Clinical Informaticist

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Clinical Informatics professional to bridge clinical practice and its digital strategy. You will design, evaluate, and optimize workflows to strengthen care delivery, documentation quality, and patient safety.

Translate clinical needs into EMR solutions, support build/testing/implementation, and guide end-users to ensure accurate, efficient use of technology. This role drives continuous improvement, reduces practice variation, and aligns workflows,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Related field.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Knowledge of data extraction from data systems and use of MS Office/Visio.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of EMR systems and other technology, focusing on best practices and evidence-based workflows.
• Provide input on linking practice guidelines and other evidence-based concepts to electronic records.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of documentation and decision support tools to ensure consistency across the system.
• Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal interactions with patients and families, physicians, students, fellow employees, vendors, and the public.
• Assists in developing standards for assessment, development, and implementation of applications and systems.
• Leverages NEAT/Signal data to analyze clinical nurses’ real-time EHR usage patterns, identify pain points, and design targeted education, optimization plans, and at-elbow training that meaningfully improves workflow efficiency and end-user experience

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Related field

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Related field

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

This role is the frontline connector between clinical practice and the health system's digital strategy. Working closely with nurses and interdisciplinary teams, this role designs, evaluates, and optimizes workflows that strengthen care delivery, documentation quality, and patient safety. Translates clinical needs into smart EMR solutions, supports build, testing, and implementation, and provides hands‑on end‑user guidance to ensure technology is used accurately, efficiently, and consistently. This role drives continuous improvement, reduces practice variation, and ensures that workflows, technology, and frontline care stay tightly aligned to elevate outcomes across the system.

Job Duties

• Support the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of EMR systems and other technology, focusing on best practices and evidence-based workflows
• Provide input on linking practice guidelines and other evidence-based concepts to electronic records
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of documentation and decision support tools to ensure consistency across the system
• Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal interactions with patients and families, physicians, students, fellow employees, vendors, and the public.
• Assists in developing standards for assessment, development, and implementation of applications and systems.
• Leverages NEAT/Signal data to analyze clinical nurses’ real‑time EHR usage patterns, identify pain points, and design targeted education, optimization plans, and at‑the‑elbow training that meaningfully improves workflow efficiency and end‑user experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Related field.
• 3 years progressive clinical/healthcare experience with demonstrated experience leading teams, committees, implementations or other special projects.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and to be self‑motivated and self‑disciplined.
• Ability to focus on details and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and to consistently apply standards with flexibility for various department functions.
• Knowledge and ability to extract key data elements from data systems required as well as software programs including MS Office and Visio.

EPIC Certification - Epic Systems Within 180 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Related field.
• 5 years progressive experience. RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania or RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 515 Hamilton St Primary Location: Three City Center Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p Department: 1004-13133 COH-Clinical Informatics Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.