Registered Nurse - Informaticist
About The Position
The Informaticist Registered Nurse manages and optimizes electronic health records (EHRs) and related hardware and software to support effective integration with clinical workflows. The role applies core informatics functions, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, supports staff education and competency development, and contributes to quality improvement through data, systems, and change management. The position supports the VA Midwest Health Care Network’s Whole Health System of care, which empowers Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being through personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and connection to their communities. This work aligns with the Veterans Health Administration mission to honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves health and well-being. The role’s scheduled work options are Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Ad hoc telework may be authorized; this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.
Requirements
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying equivalent education as described in the announcement.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician temporary appointment exception is described for candidates pursuing licensure.
- U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
- Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including urinalysis for tentatively selected applicants in testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, and pre-employment physical evaluation.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Meet the applicable VA Nurse grade and level education, experience, and dimension criteria for the appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Two years of nursing informatics experience.
- Board certification in Informatics.
Responsibilities
- Lead assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of EHR-integrated hardware and software applications to improve clinical workflows.
- Apply informatics functions including content management, application support, health information technology system optimization, enterprise data management, and change management.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and program or service leaders across the facility, network, and national VA staff to support informatics initiatives.
- Build and maintain professional relationships to facilitate communication, problem-solving, and system enhancement.
- Provide education, orientation, and competency support for staff on informatics systems, documentation practices, and workflow changes.
- Support quality improvement and outcome-utilization efforts through data analysis, process evaluation, and consultation to improve care delivery.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
- 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
- Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with VA contributions up to 5%.
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
