Clinical Informaticist | Freeman Springdale Hospital

Freeman Health System; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Wellness program with discounts to H.I

Milestone payments with longevity

Paid time off (PTO)

Extended Sick pay

Disability pay

Learning Center designated for Freeman

Payroll deduction at Freeman locations

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Springdale, AR seeks a Clinical Informaticist to lead development and implementation of clinical applications, optimize EMR content, and manage order sets. The role collaborates with clinicians and Information Systems to align workflows with safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate holds an RN with 5+ years of clinical experience; a BSN is preferred. This full-time position emphasizes change management and education across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Associates of Nursing with at least 5 years clinical experience.
• Bachelors of Nursing with at least 5 years clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical applications within the EMR.
• Collaborate with clinicians and IS to align information needs and workflows.
• Manage order sets including content, standards and approvals.
• Educate clinicians on informatics plans and new systems.
• Ensure data requirements meet Quality, Safety, CMS and regulatory needs.

Skills

Clinical informatics

EMR optimization

Order set management

Change management

Data security awareness

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule - Full time

What You'll Do

The Clinical Informaticist (CI) is responsible to provide expertise and support in the development and implementation of clinical applications at the facility that enhance direct care while meeting informational needs for trending, tracking and financial analysis. Responsible for integrating clinical content effectively and efficiently within the system parameters by utilizing project management methodologies to ensure that the new technology is used appropriately, established technical and quality standards are followed, solutions are cost effective and the information needs of the system are met. The CI maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics and works closely with clinicians, departmental leadership, Quality, Patient Safety, Accreditation and Licensure Departments, and Information Systems staff to clarify needs, prioritize requests, recommend technology design, workflow redesign, and support change to the EMR and other technology. Responsible for order set management for the EMR which includes development and maintenance of overall principles for safe design of order sets with a focus on workflow design; order set content including any technical crosswalks or terminology mapping; resource for requests for changes, additional orders, and order sets. Collaborates with clinical authors to develop order sets based on order set standards, patient safety principles, and evidence based practice guidelines and shepherds them through the approval process. Helps identify the clinical data requirements of the patients across the Healthcare System, as it relates to Quality and Safety and coordinates the advancement of clinical information systems to satisfy these data requirements. Maintains ongoing knowledge and understanding of TJC and CMS requirements. Educates clinicians across the enterprise about plans for new information systems and relevant Informatics issues (e.g. data security). Champions the benefits of the new systems to clinicians, facilitates communication and assists in assimilating information technology into daily practice.

Requirements

Associates of Nursing with at least 5 years clinical experience.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelors of Nursing with at least 5 years clinical experience.

Freeman Perks and Programs

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Disability pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

Location: Springdale, Arkansas

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