Columbia Memorial Health - Clinical Informatics Nurse

Lakeville, CT, United States

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and supports systems and manages projects directed at improving quality and patient care outcomes using information technology.
• Maintains current knowledge of computer applications used within the organization, evolving technologies, and current patient safety literature to guide system modifications and the pursuit of new clinical technology.
• Conducts periodic workflow analysis to optimize the use of technology in patient care.
• Provides input on clinical functions that are suitable for computer application and ensures the information systems are consistent with professional standards of nursing practice.
• Collaborates with the end user throughout the organization on all computer system related initiatives.
• Co-Lead and coordinate user group forums to continuously evaluate and improve system functionality.
• Collaborates with Director of Informatics, CNIO, CHIO, CMIO, CNO, Nursing Directors, AVPs and managers, Technology and IT staff on special projects.
• Utilizes a unique body of knowledge, preparation, and experience aligning with nursing profession.
• Incorporates concepts in applications to role of nursing and nurses in the care continuum.
• Coordinates the design and promotion of useful, innovative information technologies that advance practice interoperability and achieve desired outcomes.
• Considers the impact of technological changes on patient safety, healthcare delivery, quality reporting, and nursing process.
• Participates in organization level and divisional committees and work groups to advance technology and patient care.
• Collaborates with Nursing Education department(s) to develop training for system enhancements and implementations.
• Provides technical support for training.
• Identifies and develops 'super-users' to provide training and support to other users in the nursing division.
• Communicates initiatives and enhancements for Patient Services, organizationally.
• Collaborates with Nursing Leadership and Quality Department(s) staff to design documentation tools and technology interfaces that foster safe and efficient care, and satisfy regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Supports Data analytics and understands that real-time application of information by clinicians is a mechanism to change healthcare delivery and affect patient outcomes.
• Identifies and supporting system changes to support improvements in patient care and enhanced workflow and productivity.
• Incorporates key ethical concerns such as advocacy, privacy, and assurance of the confidentiality and security of data and information.
• Supports decision making of consumers, nurses, and other professionals to achieve safety and advocacy.
• Collaborates with Nursing and other disciplines to assure interdisciplinary integration of work processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field - required
• 1-3 years of acute-care nursing or ambulatory/outpatient clinical experience - required
• 1-3 years of Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation experience (super user, trainer, or implementation project team member) - required
• Strong organization, interpersonal communication and planning skills. (Medium proficiency)
• Demonstrated ability to organize and present thoughts logically. (High proficiency)
• Ability to work with others to accomplish goals and solve problems. (High proficiency)
• Skills in effective project management. (Medium proficiency)
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in NYS Upon Hire - required
• INS - Informatics Nurse Specialist within 1-1/2 Yrs - preferred

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Constantly
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

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