Informatics Nurse II (RN) - Provider Informatics (Harrisburg, Central PA Region)
About the position Responsibilities • Develops and conducts training programs for all levels of end users for new applications and upgrades. • Evaluates tools for education programs, modifies scripting based on the changes in the application, including train domain build. • Coordinates class schedules and performs work in a timely manner, meeting assigned deadlines. • Assigns deadlines for projects and assesses productivity and progress of informatics projects. • Develops policy statements as they relate to informatics changes affecting nursing policies. • Monitors eRecord use by end users and adherence to policies ensuring quality and safety. • Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs. • Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally. • Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. • Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. • Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. • Is empowered to engage appropriate health care personnel and eRecord team members as issues arise. • Identifies and communicates learning needs to appropriate manager. • Coordinates and participates in interdepartmental and system activities to enhance communication and social interaction. • Develops, organizes and assigns educational training programs to assure proficiency of the informatics team. • Provides mentorship at any level to enhance the education and growth of future informatics nurses. • Supervises creation of educational materials and actively assists in creating educational materials in accordance with system standards. • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of system integration and applications. • Enhances the partnership with nursing units and end users to maintain open dialogue with all levels of informatics. • Responds to issues and creates an open workflow to support change to the eRecord. • Maintains membership and provides collaboration and or leadership to committees, work groups, or task forces. • Participates or chairs informatics councils at both system and local levels. • Collects and coordinates the flow of data to support system and local projects. • Provides assignments for continuous improvement projects for the maintenance of the eRecord. • Assists the DCOI in formulating system and local plans for improvement strategies for quality and regulatory initiatives. • Assesses projects for submission and participates in research activities. • Coordinates upon request in local and system teams for participation in system application validation. • Reviews and investigates system changes using evidence based best practice. • Objectively observes and educates end users utilizing unit rounds to identify ongoing educational needs. • Acts as project manager for clinical informatics projects, ensuring project is on time and on budget. Requirements • Graduate of an approved school of nursing for registered nurses. • Minimum of 3 years acute care nursing experience required. • 2 years Nursing Informatics experience required. • BSN required. • MSN or Masters in Health related field required. • Current licensure for practicing state as a Registered Professional Nurse license or eligible for State Board Licensure. • Certification required within 3 years of informatics employment (ANCC Nursing Informatics or CPHIMS). Nice-to-haves • Epic experience. • Epic training experience. • Direct collaboration with physicians/APPs. Benefits • Flexible Schedule. • Strong and supportive culture of teamwork. • Primarily work from home with hybrid travel expectations as needed.