Clinical Informaticist

AdventHealth•Castle Rock, CO

45d

About The Position

The Nursing Informatics Advocate Intermediate has an extensive understanding of healthcare applications in use at AdventHealth, the ability to analyze and understand business problems, and the knowledge to make solution recommendations that meet the organizational goals of maintaining clinical and business systems. They are dedicated to facilitating a secure, effective, integrated electronic medical record system that continually improves outcomes, reduces cost, increases efficiency, and enhances user experiences. Primary responsibilities include collaborating with clinicians to design, test, train, implement, evaluate, and maintain clinical applications and other associated systems. This position cultivates strong, supportive relationships with executives, clinical leaders, and clinicians based on appropriate professional interactions, demonstrated ability to perform principal duties and consistent, timely follow-though. The Nursing Informatics Advocate Intermediate works independently on projects of moderate complexity and successfully engages in multiple initiatives simultaneously. They utilize the knowledge of clinical practice, computer science, and information technology to manage data and determine components that are suitable to build while maintaining alignment with the professional standards of clinical practice, AdventHealth policies, and identified best practices. They are responsible for coordinating with end users in the analysis and documentation of clinical workflows, performing gap analysis, identifying needed process changes, and developing future workflows during the implementation of new solutions or functionality. They communicate with They participate in the mentoring of new hires. They can communicate with all levels of hospital leadership and clinicians. The Nursing Informatics Advocate Intermediate serves as liaison between Nursing and AIT utilizing the hospital performance improvement process to achieve the goals of clinical operations and the Nursing Informatics Department. They identify opportunities for process improvement in support of key technology initiatives as it pertains to specified systems that help support our partners, team members, patients, and families. They provide 24hr on-call support to hospital facility nursing departments for a variety of clinical applications. They assist with executing change management strategies. They communicate project status with clinical informatics leadership, system leadership, operational owners, Project Managers, Process Architects and AIT members. They actively participate in outstanding customer service and accept responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing either upon hire or within 36 months of hire
5 years total between clinical and informatics experience
Recent experience with health information technology
Current, valid license as a Registered Nurse in state of primary work locale
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State

Nice To Haves

Master of Nursing or Informatics-related field
Experience supporting applications used by clinicians
CPHIMS - Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems
Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Responsibilities

Provides 24/7 on-call support to operations, including off-duty shifts, evenings, nights, and weekends, to fully support operations during major installs.
Assesses clinical workflow processes, identifies gaps, defines necessary process changes, and develops future workflows for new solutions or functionality.
Collaborates with departments, hospital leadership, end users, vendors, and associates to ensure effective and efficient operational system functions and workflow.
Provides education on new applications or functionality, including train-the-trainer, Service Line Expert, upgrade, and other training as necessary.