Clinical Nurse Informaticist Specialist

University of Rochester • Town of Brighton, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Informatics Nurse Specialist role is crucial for the successful implementation, optimization, and adoption of healthcare technologies across the University of Rochester's academic medical center/enterprise health system. This position ensures that new systems are implemented, adopted, and improve workflow efficiency. It requires a deep understanding of nursing processes, clinical workflows, and the technical aspects of healthcare information systems. The University of Rochester is committed to Meliora - Ever Better, with shared values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability, aiming to create a welcoming community where all can thrive.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of recent clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical informatics role, with demonstrated involvement in technology implementation projects within an academic medical center or large enterprise health system required.
• Profound understanding of clinical workflows, patient care processes, and healthcare delivery models required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate clinical needs into technical requirements required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders required.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic) and other clinical applications required.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive adoption of new technologies required.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred in Nursing Informatics, Health Informatics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and participate in all phases of the technology implementation lifecycle, from initial needs assessment to post-implementation evaluation and ongoing optimization.
• Collaborate closely with IT analysts, developers, and vendors to design clinical information systems (e.g., EHR modules, specialized clinical applications, telehealth platforms) to align with clinical best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive current-state and future-state workflow analyses across various clinical departments, identifying critical touchpoints, potential bottlenecks, and opportunities for process standardization and improvement through the strategic integration of new technology.
• Develop and execute rigorous testing plans, including unit testing, integrated testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure system functionality, data integrity, and clinical safety.
• Participate in planning and validating data migration strategies for new systems and collaborate with integration teams to ensure seamless data exchange and interoperability between new and existing systems.
• Participate in the development of detailed go-live plans, including communication strategies, and on-site support models, providing direct, hands-on support to clinical end-users during system launches.
• Monitor system performance and user adoption immediately post-implementation, collecting feedback and analyzing system utilization data to identify areas for further optimization, enhancements, or additional training.
• Analyze current clinical workflows and identify areas where technology can enhance efficiency, safety, and quality of care, designing and implementing standardized clinical processes in conjunction with new technology.
• Provide ongoing support and education to end-users, acting as a super-user and subject matter expert, assessing training effectiveness and adapting strategies as needed.
• Foster strong relationships with clinical leaders, frontline staff, IT professionals, and project managers, facilitating communication between clinical and technical teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees and workgroups related to clinical technology and informatics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.
• In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).
• This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior