Clinical Informatics Specialist

Mountain View Hospital • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Clinical Informatics Specialist to join our team! Informatics is dedicated to delivering high quality patient care through efficient management of data and technical systems. The Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for the assessment, planning, training, implementation, evaluation and optimization of nursing informatics projects. She/he serves as the primary interface between nursing, patient care services, Clinical Engineering and Information Services to ensure multi- and interdisciplinary project coordination. She/he also participates in communications and project planning regarding system implementation and integration with other MVH initiatives. She/he is knowledgeable about the nursing process and nursing practice, relevant regulatory mandates, and principles of quality/safety improvement. The nursing informatics projects are planned and implemented using evidence-based practices for planning, understanding, guiding and delivering responsible nursing care.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• 1 year minimum clinical experience.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• Working knowledge of EHR systems.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with health care members.
• 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.

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.
• 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 assessing unit and department technology needs.
• Coordinates orientation classes at implementation and 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Manages resources effectively to achieve identified project objectives and expected outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree