Informatics Coordinator - Clinical RN

GENERAL SUMMARY The Informatics Coordinator - RN coordinates with information services to oversee and facilitate medical and clinical information systems for the planning, research, development, implementation, and evaluation of medical and clinical information systems/services for practices and departments within CHKDHS.
Seeks guidance from the Director and/or upper management for unusual or unanticipated circumstances.
Reports to designated Director / Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Works effectively through all phases of system development to effectively meet the needs of the practices and regulatory requirements for medical and clinical information systems.
Works closely with IS professionals, practice, and department personnel; functions as a liaison, coordinating system implementation, maintenance, training and support for staff; and resolves functional and technical systems issues.
Works collaboratively on various teams and committees in support of CHKDHS informatics processes.
Maintains knowledge of trends and advances in the field of nursing and healthcare informatics.
Ensures information systems are consistent with professional standards of practice.
Recommends process improvements and system development.
Analyzes complex operations and structure processes to facilitate decision making regarding information systems.
Develops and modifies policies and procedures impacted by information systems.
Serves as the subject matter expert on the clinical aspects of the EMR, clinical workflow and design.
Provides training and support to non-RN informatics staff members on support techniques and needs of the clinical information systems.
Actively participates in conferences and professional organizations related to information system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelors of Science in Nursing/related discipline and informatics certification preferred, or RN with college degree in a related healthcare field/informatics with 3-5 years’ experience preferred.
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through the completion of an accredited School of Nursing.
Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed with excellent organizational, analytical, writing, interpersonal and project management skills necessary.
Expertise in Microsoft office software applications and operating systems.
Must possess critical systems thinking as it relates to system analysis, design, implementation and evaluation.
Understanding of basic concepts related to clinical information system application and use.
Ability to function in a professional collaborative role with multiple departments, management teams and personnel.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and information databases in a professional manner.
Ability to identify and analyze problems and implement solutions for operational functions.
Ability to effectively gather and exchange information through oral, written and formal reporting processes.
Technical and professional knowledge and skills unique to the business (regulatory, governing, compliance and auditing processes).
Ability to work a flexible schedule with planned evening and weekend hours to meet training and go live implementation.
Must be able to travel and possess a valid Virginia Driver’s license and be able to meet the insurance requirement of the organizational.
WORKING CONDITIONS Clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature.
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment.
Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements.
Location: Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters · Ambulatory & Physician Informatics Schedule: Full-Time, Days, M-F, 40 hours per week