IT Nursing Informaticist - Riverton, Wyoming

Billings Clinic • Riverton, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Nursing Informaticist serves as the primary clinical technology resource for clinical and third-party information systems and interfaces with clinicians to coordinate technology deployments across the health system. The role integrates nursing and other clinical staff processes with computer and information science and evidence-based practices to optimize and standardize technology systems, workflows, and communications.

The position assesses, plans, designs, trains, implements, evaluates, and optimizes solutions using data analysis to meet organizational goals and strategic objectives. It applies knowledge of nursing informatics, nursing practice and processes, applicable regulations, and quality and safety improvement principles. As a change agent, the informaticist identifies, develops, plans, implements, and measures the value of informatics strategies that support quality patient care and professional practice. The role critically evaluates Health IT and recommends changes to clinical systems, processes, and workflows to promote positive patient outcomes and effective end-user experiences.

This position is expected to work onsite at Riverpeak Health in Riverton, Wyoming. The schedule varies. It is full-time, with 80 hours per two-week pay period, and is exempt. Starting wage is $35.34–$44.18, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing (ASN) or nursing diploma. Associate- or diploma-prepared RNs with fewer than five years of experience must commit to completing a Bachelor of Nursing degree within four years of hire; Billings Clinic provides financial assistance toward the cost.
• At least two years of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical setting.
• Current Montana Registered Nurse license at hire.
• Eligible to work in other compact states.
• Current driver’s license at hire.
• Ability to be insured to operate rental vehicles secured by Billings Clinic.
• Complete Cerner Fundamentals within six months of hire.
• Complete IT Infrastructure Library training within six months of hire.
• Able to provide home internet access and have a personal cell phone.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior committee involvement.
• Project management skills.
• ANCC Certification in Nursing Informatics.
• ANCC certification in another nursing specialty.

Responsibilities

• Model behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct, and service expectations; meet mandatory organizational and departmental requirements and maintain relevant safety and performance competencies.
• Lead assessment and mapping of current and future workflows, including gap identification and analysis, and support the design, implementation, ongoing development, and maintenance of clinical information systems and processes.
• Coordinate with Billings Clinic leadership, staff, Information Technology, stakeholders at affiliate and other sites, and software vendors on planning, analysis, design, implementation, evaluation, and support of clinical applications, technology, and infrastructure.
• Serve as a liaison and expert resource for Health IT efforts, working with end users, clinicians, and vendors to identify technology and workflow performance or effectiveness concerns.
• Research and analyze system functionality and information integration problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with technical resources and software vendors on system enhancements, provide details about technical or functionality problems, and assist with implementing recommended fixes.
• Promote the safe, effective, and efficient use of Health IT and monitor the environment, technology, and infrastructure to help prevent medical errors and adverse events.
• Design, develop, implement, and educate users on decision-support tools to improve patient safety.
• Collect, analyze, and report patient-safety and outcome data in collaboration with quality teams and report findings to leadership or management.
• Develop informatics- or technology-related quality improvement activities to improve information flow, processes, quality outcomes, and workflows.
• Incorporate nursing research and evidence-based nursing knowledge into informatics practice and ensure Health IT-related nursing practices, policies, and procedures comply with applicable practice acts, regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and nursing knowledge, and prioritize workload using critical thinking and clinical judgment, considering risks such as regulatory needs, safety issues, and new service lines.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet departmental and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee wellness program
• Financial assistance toward completion of a Bachelor of Nursing degree for eligible associate- or diploma-prepared RNs

What This Job Offers

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