Northeast Montana Health Services

The Informatics Nurse Specialist will apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to help design, develop, and modify computerized health care systems.. The Informatics Nurse will be traveling between all NEMHS (Northeast Montana Health Services) campuses: Trinity Hospital, Poplar Community Hospital, Faith Lutheran Home, Listerud Rural Health Clinic, and Riverside Clinic.. As the Informatics Nurse, you are delegated by the Administration and VP of Nursing, the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.. Applies knowledge of computer science, information science, nursing, and informatics theory to all EHR practices, education, administration, and research in collaboration with other health informatics specialists.. - OSHA - Fire Life Safety - Worker’s Compensation - Infection Control- HIPA Hazcom/Blood Borne Pathogens

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Informatics Nurse Position Overview  <ul><li>Summary: </li><li>The Informatics Nurse Specialist will apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to help design, develop, and modify computerized health care systems. They also educate staff and assist in problem-solving to promote the health care system. </li><li>The Informatics Nurse will be traveling between all NEMHS (Northeast Montana Health Services) campuses: Trinity Hospital, Poplar Community Hospital, Faith Lutheran Home, Listerud Rural Health Clinic, and Riverside Clinic. </li><li>Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties that you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from your position if the work is related, similar, or a logical assignment to your position. As a leader at NEMHS (Northeast Montana Health Services), you are responsible for the safety and quality of patients and staff. </li><li>As the Informatics Nurse, you are delegated by the Administration and VP of Nursing, the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties. </li></ul> Reports to: VP of Nursing Job Classification: <ul><li>FLSA: Exempt </li><li>Hourly/Salary: Salary </li></ul> Responsibilities Essential Functions: <ul><li>Customer Service. </li><li>Functions as the primary liaison between NEMHS and EHR (Electronic Health Record) vendor. </li><li>Designs, develops, selects, tests, implements, and evaluates new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision-support mechanisms to support patients, health care professionals, and their information management and human-computer and human-technology interactions in health care contexts. </li><li>Applies knowledge of computer science, information science, nursing, and informatics theory to all EHR practices, education, administration, and research in collaboration with other health informatics specialists. Analyzes and interprets patient, nursing, or information systems data to improve nursing services. </li><li>Will be required to learn modules that are used by NEMHS to the level of “Super User.” </li><li>Performs all new employee EHR training for providers and allied support staff including nursing, radiology, lab, clinic, LTC (Long Term Care), and providers. </li><li>Performs all supplemental and ongoing training for current users. </li><li>Develops strategies, policies, or procedures for introducing, evaluating, or modifying information technology applied to nursing practice, administration, education, and research. </li><li>Translates nursing practice information for nurses and systems engineers, analysts, and designers using object-oriented models or other techniques. Develops or implements policies or practices to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, or security of patient information. </li><li>Reads literature, talks with colleagues, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in informatics. </li><li>Provides consultation to nurses regarding hardware or software configuration. </li><li>Responsible for assuring own education to keep abreast of changes affecting your position. </li><li>Attends workshops as directed by your supervisor. </li><li>Attends mandatory facility classes. - OSHA	- Fire Life Safety	- Worker’s Compensation	- Infection Control- HIPAA- Hazcom/Blood Borne Pathogens </li><li>Responsible for abiding by the policies and procedures of NEMHS. </li><li>Follows Employee Handbook. </li><li>Follows Employee Health Policies. </li><li>Follows OSHA, Infection Control and Safety policies. </li></ul> <ul><li>Attends mandatory in-service training and training appropriate to your job position. </li><li>Provides leadership that aligns and challenges the workforce, inspires loyalty, and promotes fulfillment of NEMHS’s mission, vision, and values. </li><li>Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or leadership. </li></ul> Will adhere to NEMHS policies, procedures, standards of business conduct and demonstrate shared values within all areas of job performance at all times. Qualifications  <ul><li>Required: </li><li>Registered Nurse license required </li><li>Training courses in informatics and/or healthcare information technology.  </li><li>Experience in a healthcare EHR (electronic health records). </li><li>Ability to prioritize, delegate, and oversee your department. </li><li>Exceptional employee and customer relations skills are required. </li><li>Exceptional leadership skills and a hands-on visible approach to staff management and interaction are required. </li><li>General knowledge of nursing, computer science, informatics, and patient care. </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. </li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. </li><li>Excellent time management skills, with the proven ability to meet deadlines. </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. </li><li>Experience in training staff. </li></ul> Preferred: <ul><li>3+ years’ experience in a healthcare leadership position is preferred. </li><li>Experience and/or knowledge of working with organizational leadership is preferred. </li><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred. </li></ul> 6 to 24-month Expectations/Goals: <ul><li>Train on Cerner/ Cerner Community Works EHR.  </li><li>Work to assure the foundation is laid for the successful implementation of new EMR (Electronic Medical Records). </li><li>Provide effective and usable data to help establish trends, procedures and protocols based on healthcare industry best practices, for the best possible patient care X </li><li>Assist in the development and execution of strategic healthcare initiatives based on data trend analysis. </li><li>Data Analysis and Reporting: Expect to analyze health data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement in patient care, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will generate reports for management and regulatory compliance. </li><li>Quality Improvement Initiatives: Participate in quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes, streamline processes, and meet regulatory requirements. This might involve identifying areas for improvement, implementing changes, and monitoring results. </li><li>Training and Support: Provide ongoing training and support to staff members on healthcare informatics tools and technologies, ensuring they have the necessary skills to use them effectively in their roles. </li><li>Staying Current: Stay up to date with advancements in healthcare informatics, including innovative technologies, regulations, and best practices, to continuously improve processes and outcomes within the hospital. </li></ul> CompensationThis position offers competitive pay and full benefits including vacation and sick pay, 401(k) opportunities and life, health and supplemental insurance. Please view the complete job description at nemhs.net/careers/

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