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.

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