RN - Clinical Informatics Specialist

Curry Health Network•Gold Beach, OR

1d•$48 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Informatics Specialist (RN) serves as a liaison between clinical practice and information technology, ensuring that electronic health record (EHR) systems and related applications support safe, efficient, and effective patient care. The role applies nursing expertise and informatics knowledge to optimize workflows, enhance system usability, and promote evidence-based practice. The specialist works under the day-to-day direction of the Clinical Informatics Coordinator and the strategic direction of the Chief Information Officer.

Requirements

Current unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure; Oregon State Registered Nurse licensure required within six months.
Three years of clinical nursing experience.
One to two years of clinical informatics or healthcare IT experience.
Hands-on experience with Epic EMR.
Strong understanding of clinical workflows and patient care processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with cross-functional teams to map processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects effectively.
Active listening and interviewing skills to gather information from subject matter experts and accurately capture processes and requirements.
Understanding of standard symbols and techniques for visually representing workflows, such as swim lane diagrams.
Experience with reporting tools.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Visio.
Competence in HIPAA privacy and security rules.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Epic certification in modules such as ClinDoc, Orders, or Ancillary Systems preferred.
Familiarity with interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR preferred.
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile frameworks.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clinical teams to assess workflow needs and translate them into system requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align change strategies with organizational goals, monitor adoption metrics, and provide ongoing support to minimize disruption and maximize value from implemented changes.
Support Epic EMR and other clinical applications, including troubleshooting, configuration, and optimization.
Develop and deliver training programs for clinical staff and Super User groups on EHR functionality and best practices.
Analyze data and workflows to identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Serve as a resource for clinical informatics initiatives, including quality improvement and interoperability projects.
Create and maintain documentation for workflows, policies, and system changes.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested to support department needs and Curry Health Network’s mission, vision, and shared values.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave: 12 weeks of Oregon Paid Leave, if applicable, followed by six additional weeks of CHN-paid parental leave.
75% discount on CHN patient responsibility costs for employees and eligible dependents.
Choice of two medical plans, including an HSA with employer contributions of up to $1,920 annually.
403(b) with employer match and 457(b) retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options.
100% employer-paid medical flight membership for employees and household members.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one year's annual salary for eligible full-time and part-time employees.
Optional dental and vision insurance.
FSA and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
Tuition assistance and certification achievement incentives.
Employee recognition programs and career growth opportunities.