Clinical Informatics Specialist

University Health; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health invites a Nurse Informaticist to support clinicians and Information Services across the organization, focusing on how data is collected, processed and used to improve patient care. The role integrates clinical practice with information science to advance administration, education and research within the University Health System in Texas.

A registered nurse license in Texas is required, with five years of clinical experience; a master's degree and informatics certification are

Qualifications

• Graduate or doctoral degree in a health care profession (medicine, nursing, etc.).
• Five years of clinical practice experience required.
• Masters degree preferred; post-graduate coursework or certification in clinical informatics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports clinicians and IS users by handling health information tasks across the organization.
• Integrates clinical, computer and information sciences to manage data and information.
• Supports clinical practice, administration, education and research within University Health System.

Education

Graduate or doctoral degree in a health care profession

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves clinicians and other users, Information Services and the organization by supporting the information handling work of health care clinicians throughout the University Health System. Integrates clinical, computer and information sciences for the purposes of identifying, collecting, processing and managing data and information. This focus supports clinical practice, administration, education, research and the expansion of clinical knowledge.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited graduate or doctoral program in a specific health care profession (medicine, nursing, etc.) preferred. Five years required experience in clinical practice. Masters degree preferred. Post-graduate course and/or certification in clinical informatics preferred.

LICENSURE

Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a Registered Nurse is required.