Clinical Informatics Specialist, RN

Samaritan Healthcare•Moses Lake, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position acts as a liaison between the hospital, clinical areas, and the Information Technology Department. The primary responsibility involves determining the needs and requirements for clinical applications in acute and ambulatory healthcare ancillary departments. The Clinical Informatics Specialist will lead projects for the evaluation, selection, and implementation of clinical systems such as EHR, PACS, and digital imaging. This role involves working with staff and physicians to optimize clinical system usage through education, training, quality outcomes, and support, aligning with organizational goals. The individual must fully understand Information Technology's purpose and operation and be capable of making sound judgments.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing or another clinical field with an associates degree and state licensure.
Current Washington State RN Licensure or state licensure for another clinical field.
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within 30 days of hire.
Two (2) to three (3) year's experience with systems implementation and support.
Develop and implement processes to meet Meaningful Use guidelines for the hospital (Acute Care).
Develop and implement processes to support PQRS measures and Meaningful Use guidelines for eligible professionals (Ambulatory Care).
Basic understanding of relational database structure and use of report writing software to query database tables for information to support clinical decision making.
Facilitate planning for future direction of the Practice Management System and related efforts, including requests for changes and enhancements to the existing system (Ambulatory Care).
Comprehensive understanding of clinical principles to evaluate information system needs.
Proficient with computers (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.).
Proficient with report writing software (Crystal Reports, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary.
Critical thinking skills: Performs independent problem solving.
Critical thinking skills: Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
Critical thinking skills: Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
Critical thinking skills: Exercises safe judgment in decision-making.
Critical thinking skills: Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.

Nice To Haves

Current Washington State Registered Nurse License.
Minimum of three (3) years experience in acute care clinical setting.
Minimum of three (3) years experience in ambulatory care clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, evaluating, and implementing extended training of staff for clinical information systems.
Develops training materials and/or manuals for clinical information systems.
Develop and consistently update policy and procedures pertaining to use of clinical information systems, utilizing staff and manager feedback.
Maintain knowledge of standards and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
Works closely with all Information Technology Department staff members and Clinical Informatics Specialists to ensure high quality IT products and services are provided throughout the organization.
Actively participate in performance improvement efforts for clinical areas as it pertains to clinical informatics.
Collaborate with other departments to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
Act as a liaison with clinical staff and medical staff to assess their system needs and provide information and training as needed.
Provide day-to-day consultation and development support, interpret user problems and initiate the appropriate action for their resolution.
Facilitate planning for future direction of the Electronic Health Records (EHR) and related efforts, including requests for changes and enhancements to the current and future EHR systems.
Direct and participate in computer training and orientation activities for current and new employees, students, and physicians.
Provide technical support to Samaritan Healthcare clinical areas, both at the hospital and physician clinic, regarding the use of software.
Troubleshoot software problems and initiate corrective procedures.
Actively participate as a member of the Informatics Team and serve on other teams as requested.
Responsible to lead and effectively manage multiple projects through the evaluation, selection, and implementation phases.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.