Nurse Informaticist IV

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for participating in the planning, development, training, implementation, evaluation, integration, optimization and maintenance of clinical information systems and associated applications. Incorporates the components of clinical practice, affiliate workflows and regulatory requirements to ensure a cohesive clinical information system that reflects the total patient care experience. Utilizing clinical knowledge and advanced problem solving skills, functions as the primary champion and spokesperson for all non-physician clinical care givers and is the bridge between local, regional and enterprise IS organizations and end-users working collaboratively with the IS Support Team, Nursing Leadership, and selected technology companies to impact change for ongoing optimization of clinical information systems and associated applications. Responsible for validating and redesigning work flow and clinical content review for all clinical areas. Develops and maintains interdisciplinary teams to partner and resolve issues identified. Identifies, reviews and recommends process and policy changes related to clinical documentation that may be further impacted by the evolution of the Sutter Health's clinical information systems. Provides focused attention and direction in the utilization of data from clinical information systems to develop metrics to improve and monitor patient care productivity.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing Informatics, Health Care Administration, or clinical related field (or equivalent experience).
RN-Registered Nurse of California.
8 years recent relevant experience.
Expert competency in applying evidence-based knowledge, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.
Extensive knowledge of healthcare operations and departments, including a broad understanding of physician and clinical staff workflows, patient care, quality assessment and improvement.
Proven ability to guide the planning and adoption of applications integral to the clinical environment.
Robust knowledge of local, state, federal, and accrediting body regulations and standards related to healthcare, including a solid understanding of the Joint Commission standards and documentation requirements.
Demonstrated skills in leadership, conflict identification and resolution, group problem solving and group process to build consensus and institute effective changes.
Exceptional analytical and project management skills, including the ability to analyze problems and reach practical conclusions that streamline processes, improve productivity, or increase the quality of care.
Strong written and verbal communications skills to explain clinical information and program data clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
Advanced proficiency working with computers, including Microsoft office Suite, navigating electronic health records (EHRs) in EPIC or other clinical information systems, performing data analysis, and generating value-add reports.
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of a team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions while working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to develop and prepare both routine and ad hoc reports to support departmental functions, plans and decision making.
Ability to identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions.
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Ability to build collaborative relationships with other healthcare providers (staff, nurses, physicians, etc.), information services (is), legal, quality management, and selected technology companies to coordinate efforts and provide efficient and cost-effective clinical information systems.

Responsibilities

Participating in the planning, development, training, implementation, evaluation, integration, optimization and maintenance of clinical information systems and associated applications.
Incorporating the components of clinical practice, affiliate workflows and regulatory requirements to ensure a cohesive clinical information system that reflects the total patient care experience.
Functioning as the primary champion and spokesperson for all non-physician clinical care givers and acting as the bridge between local, regional and enterprise IS organizations and end-users.
Working collaboratively with the IS Support Team, Nursing Leadership, and selected technology companies to impact change for ongoing optimization of clinical information systems and associated applications.
Validating and redesigning work flow and clinical content review for all clinical areas.
Developing and maintaining interdisciplinary teams to partner and resolve issues identified.
Identifying, reviewing and recommending process and policy changes related to clinical documentation that may be further impacted by the evolution of the Sutter Health's clinical information systems.
Providing focused attention and direction in the utilization of data from clinical information systems to develop metrics to improve and monitor patient care productivity.