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Mountain View Hospital · 1 month ago

Clinical Informatics Specialist

Greater Idaho Falls

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Clinical Informatics Specialist to join their team. The role involves assessing, planning, training, implementation, evaluation, and optimization of nursing informatics projects to ensure effective interdisciplinary project coordination and improve patient care through technology integration.

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Responsibilities

Ensures the completion and effectiveness of assessing, planning, implementation, evaluation and optimization of the nursing informatics projects

Collaborates with clinical department directors, nurse managers, and clinical experts, physicians and other key staff in overall project evaluation. Identifies key benchmarks for use in evaluation

Initiates and directs planning related to project development including the identification of project objectives, expected outcomes, resource requirements and evaluation strategies

Contributes to the design and conduct of evidence-based practice and quality improvement activities related to the care with patients and their families

Coordinates system parameters and project designs with the POC manager, project teams, and/or vendors

Provides program management for nursing informatics projects including but not limited to:

Assesses unit and department technology needs

Coordinates orientation classes at implementation

Provides ongoing end user education

Works with the appropriate department teams and directors to confirm staff involvement and competency for projects as appropriate

Provides support to nursing staff for relevant technologies through regular clinical rounds

Provides support for daily system operations for relevant technologies

Role models leadership behaviors that demonstrate specific professional values and commitment to advanced practice

Facilitates a safe practice environment for interdisciplinary team members’ use of technology

Establishes collaborative relationships with other members of the health care team for effective interdisciplinary care

Evaluates current interventions and emerging technologies to ensure implementation of strategies that promote viable data cost and quality outcomes

Provides a nursing perspective and articulates nursing needs related to integration of technology in patient care delivery

Evaluates necessary changes in nursing clinical practice and workflow as related to technology including new functionality and functional applications

Analyzes processes and implements necessary process improvements related to technology inventory and lifespan; obtains and analyzes data related to the quantity of devices needed to meet clinical demands

Evaluates practice setting suitability for use of technology with the goal of ultimately achieving one standard of care

Evaluates outcomes of technology use including but not limited to feedback from users and impact on improved patient safety

Assists patient care managers and others in the interpretation and use of data for decision-making

Promotes inquiry by stimulating and encouraging staff members to question and investigate best practices with respect to the impact of technology within clinical practice and workflows

Improve and innovate the use of technology within clinical practice and workflows

Manages resources effectively to achieve identified project objectives and expected outcomes

Participates in the production and distribution of communications related to technology

Contributes to the development of Nursing Informatics practice and the education of the application of clinical technology with the practice of nursing

Evaluates own professional practice to maintain self and department at a high level

Identifies professional strengths and areas for growth and demonstrates professional development through formal and informal learning experiences

Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices in nursing and health care through networking and other resources

Participates in professional organizations in areas of specialization and interest

Serves as a mentor to staff, assisting them in professional self-development activities

Obtains or maintains an appropriate professional nursing certification, if applicable

Demonstrates independent action and team building abilities

Completion and accuracy of processes and project documentation requirements

Appropriate written and oral communication with department users and outside vendors

Compliance with departmental and hospital standards and procedures

Self-initiated training and development needs

Maintains accurate and timely documentation regarding product/service evaluations, system assessment and evaluations and implementation plans

Contributes to the timely and successful resolution of operational problems identified

Completion of other duties as assigned

Qualification

EHR systemsClinical experienceQuality improvementNursing processRegulatory knowledgeAnalytic skillsInterpersonal communicationProblem solvingConflict resolutionWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Will consider relevant clinical expertise

1 year minimum clinical experience

Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation

Working knowledge of EHR systems

Basic computer functions and programs

Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills

Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with health care members providing care for highly complex patients

Excellent analytic skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Knowledge and skills in quality improvement methodologies

Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice

Knowledge of mandates of regulatory and accrediting bodies

Knowledge of current literature that impacts technology/information needs