Clinical Informatics Specialist

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital seeks a Clinical Informatics Specialist to drive nursing informatics initiatives, assess and implement projects, and optimize data and technology workflows. The role interfaces with nursing, patient care services, Clinical Engineering, and Information Services to ensure effective cross-disciplinary coordination.

The specialist will plan, coordinate training, evaluate interventions, and contribute to evidence-based practice to improve patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse, CNA, or CMA preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Working knowledge of EHR systems and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and optimize nursing informatics projects.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, physicians, and vendors on project delivery.
• Provide end-user education and ongoing support for nursing technologies.
• Coordinate system changes and integrate technologies with care workflows.

Skills

Nursing informatics

Clinical collaboration

EHR knowledge

Project coordination

Education

LPN/CNA/CMA preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Clinical Informatics Specialist to join our team!

Job Summary

Informatics is dedicated to delivering high quality patient care through efficient management of data and technical systems. The Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for the assessment, planning, training, implementation, evaluation and optimization of nursing informatics projects. The specialist serves as the primary interface between nursing, patient care services, Clinical Engineering, and Information Services to ensure multi‑ and interdisciplinary project coordination. The specialist also participates in communications and project planning regarding system implementation and integration with other MVH initiatives. Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice, relevant regulatory mandates, and principles of quality/safety improvement are essential. Nursing informatics projects are planned and implemented using evidence‑based practices for planning, understanding, guiding and delivering responsible nursing care.

Benefits

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full‑time, part‑time or PRN status classification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the completion and effectiveness of assessing, planning, implementation, evaluation, and optimization of nursing informatics projects.
• Collaborates with clinical department directors, nurse managers, and clinical experts, physicians and other key staff in overall project evaluation. Identifies key benchmarks for use in evaluation.
• Initiates and directs planning related to project development including the identification of project objectives, expected outcomes, resource requirements and evaluation strategies.
• Contributes to the design and conduct of evidence‑based practice and quality improvement activities related to the care of patients and their families.
• Coordinates system parameters and project designs with the POC manager, project teams, and/or vendors.
• Provides program management for nursing informatics projects including but not limited to:

1. Assesses unit and department technology needs.
2. Coordinates orientation classes at implementation.
3. Provides ongoing end user education.
4. Works with the appropriate department teams and directors to confirm staff involvement and competency for projects as appropriate.
5. Provides support to nursing staff for relevant technologies through regular clinical rounds.
6. Provides support for daily system operations for relevant technologies.
7. Role models leadership behaviors that demonstrate specific professional values and commitment to advanced practice.
8. Facilitates a safe practice environment for interdisciplinary team members’ use of technology.
9. Establishes collaborative relationships with other members of the health care team for effective interdisciplinary care.
10. Evaluates current interventions and emerging technologies to ensure implementation of strategies that promote viable data cost and quality outcomes.
11. Provides a nursing perspective and articulates nursing needs related to integration of technology in patient care delivery.
12. Evaluates necessary changes in nursing clinical practice and workflow as related to technology, including new functionality and functional applications.
13. Analyzes processes and implements necessary process improvements related to technology inventory and lifespan; obtains and analyzes data related to the quantity of devices needed to meet clinical demands.
14. Evaluates practice setting suitability for use of technology with the goal of ultimately achieving one standard of care.
15. Evaluates outcomes of technology use including but not limited to feedback from users and impact on improved patient safety.
16. Assists patient care managers and others in the interpretation and use of data for decision‑making.
17. Promotes inquiry by stimulating and encouraging staff members to question and investigate best practices with respect to the impact of technology within clinical practice and workflows.
18. Improves and innovates the use of technology within clinical practice and workflows.
19. Manages resources effectively to achieve identified project objectives and expected outcomes.
20. Participates in the production and distribution of communications related to technology.
21. Contributes to the development of nursing informatics practice and the education of the application of clinical technology with the practice of nursing.

Professional Development/Effectiveness

• Evaluates own professional practice to maintain self and department at a high level.
• Identifies professional strengths and areas for growth and demonstrates professional development through formal and informal learning experiences.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices in nursing and health care through networking and other resources.
• Participates in professional organizations in areas of specialization and interest.
• Serves as a mentor to staff, assisting them in professional self‑development activities.
• Obtains or maintains an appropriate professional nursing certification, if applicable.

Performance Measures

• Demonstrates independent action and team building abilities.
• Completion and accuracy of processes and project documentation requirements.
• Appropriate written and oral communication with department users and outside vendors.
• Compliance with departmental and hospital standards and procedures.
• Self‑initiated training and development needs.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation regarding product/service evaluations, system assessment and evaluations and implementation plans.
• Contributes to the timely and successful resolution of operational problems identified.
• Completion of other duties as assigned.

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting‑edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, a robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people‑centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Will consider relevant clinical expertise.

Experience: 1 year minimum clinical experience. Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.

Equipment/Technology: Working knowledge of EHR systems. Basic computer functions and programs.

Language/Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills. Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with health care members providing care for highly complex patients. Excellent analytic skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Mental Capabilities: Knowledge and skills in quality improvement methodologies. Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice. Knowledge of mandates of regulatory and accrediting bodies. Knowledge of current literature that impacts technology/information needs.