RN-Clinical Informatics Specialist

Department/Unit:

AMHS - Clinical Informatics Information Systems & Services

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$86,650.99 - $134,309.04

The Clinical Informatics Nurse utilizes the Tenets of American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of practice for Nursing Informatics. The Clinical Informatics Nurse provides expertise in the planning, design, development, training, implementation, communication, maintenance, and evaluation of new or existing functionality related to clinical and business information systems. Working under the direction of the Director of Informatics, CNIO, the Clinical Informatics Nurse integrates nursing/clinical science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in clinical practice. The Clinical Informatics Nurse supports the metaparadigm of nursing through information and data management, and works as a liaison among stakeholders to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements for changes to processes, workflow, policies, and information systems that support clinical practice and operations. The Clinical Informatics Nurse ensures data/information is current with regulatory agency and evidence-based practice standards and incorporates a unique body of nursing knowledge with clinical information systems. The Clinical Informatics Nurse coordinates the collection and reporting of outcome metrics associated with the clinical information systems. This position serves as an internal consultant to all departments to identify and achieve department and organizational goals and provides direct contact with vendors to ensure customer needs are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and supports systems and manages projects directed at improving quality and patient care outcomes using information technology.

• Maintains current knowledge of computer applications used within the organization, evolving technologies, and current patient safety literature to guide system modifications and the pursuit of new clinical technology.

• Conducts periodic workflow analysis to optimize the use of technology in patient care.

• Provides input on clinical functions that are suitable for computer application and ensures the information systems are consistent with professional standards of nursing practice.

• Collaborates with the end user throughout the organization on all computer system related initiatives.

• Co-Lead and coordinate user group forums to continuously evaluate and improve system functionality.

• Collaborates with Director of Informatics, CNIO, CHIO, CMIO, CNO, Nursing Directors, AVPs and managers, Technology and IT staff on special projects.

• Utilizes a unique body of knowledge, preparation, and experience aligning with nursing profession.

• Incorporates concepts in applications to role of nursing and nurses in the care continuum.

• Coordinates the design and promotion of useful, innovative information technologies that advance practice interoperability and achieve desired outcomes.

• Considers the impact of technological changes on patient safety, healthcare delivery, quality reporting, and nursing process.

• Participates in organization level and divisional committees and work groups to advance technology and patient care.

• Collaborates with Nursing Education department(s) to develop training for system enhancements and implementations.

• Provides technical support for training.

• Identifies and develops “super-users” to provide training and support to other users in the nursing division.

• Communicates initiatives and enhancements for Patient Services, organizationally.

• Collaborates with Nursing Leadership and Quality Department(s) staff to design documentation tools and technology interfaces that foster safe and efficient care, and satisfy regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Supports Data analytics and understands that real-time application of information by clinicians is a mechanism to change healthcare delivery and affect patient outcomes.

• Identifies and supporting system changes to support improvements in patient care and enhanced workflow and productivity.

• Incorporates key ethical concerns such as advocacy, privacy, and assurance of the confidentiality and security of data and information.

• Supports decision making of consumers, nurses, and other professionals to achieve safety and advocacy.

• Collaborates with Nursing and other disciplines to assure interdisciplinary integration of work processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field - required

• 1-3 years of acute-care nursing clinical experience - required

• 1-3 years of Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation experience (super user, trainer, or implementation project team member) - required

• Strong organization, interpersonal communication and planning skills. (Medium proficiency)

• Demonstrated ability to organize and present thoughts logically. (High proficiency)

• Ability to work with others to accomplish goals and solve problems. (High proficiency)

• Skills in effective project management. (Medium proficiency)

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in NYS Upon Hire - required

• INS - Informatics Nurse Specialist within 1-1/2 Yrs - preferred

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly

• Walking - Constantly

• Sitting - Rarely

• Lifting - Frequently

• Carrying - Frequently

• Pushing - Occasionally

• Pulling - Occasionally

• Climbing - Occasionally

• Balancing - Occasionally

• Stooping - Frequently

• Kneeling - Frequently

• Crouching - Frequently

• Crawling - Occasionally

• Reaching - Frequently

• Handling - Frequently

• Grasping - Frequently

• Feeling - Constantly

• Talking - Constantly

• Hearing - Constantly

• Repetitive Motions - Constantly

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely

• Extreme heat - Rarely

• Humidity - Rarely

• Wet - Rarely

• Noise - Constantly

• Hazards - Frequently

• Temperature Change - Rarely

• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

• Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.