Clinical Informatics Specialist-Lead- Nurse-ONSITE REQUIRED

Cherrycountyhospital; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with 100% premium paid

Dental Insurance with 100% premium paid

Vision Insurance with 100% premium paid

Long-Term Disability with 100% premium paid

Retirement Plan: 457 Plan with Pre-Tax and Roth options

Job summary

Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, Nebraska is seeking a Lead Clinical Informatics Specialist. This critical role involves guiding the Clinical Informatics team to improve clinical workflows and optimize electronic health records (EHR) while enhancing patient care delivery.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of Meditech experience and strong leadership skills. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Minimum 3 years of Meditech experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Clinical Informatics team in collaboration with the CIO.
• Serve as a primary resource for EHR operations and optimization.
• Provide daily helpdesk support and serve as escalation point for complex issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

HIPAA knowledge

Meditech experience

Clinical Informatics

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Description

Location: Cherry County Hospital, Valentine NE (Onsite)

Compensation: Starting $42.14 (based on experience)

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Join Our Team – Lead Clinical Informatics Specialist

Location: Cherry County Hospital & Clinic – Valentine, NE 69201 Cherry County Hospital & Clinic is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Clinical Informatics Specialist (Lead CIS) to join our team. This leadership role is responsible for guiding the Clinical Informatics team and serving as a key link between healthcare providers and information technology to improve clinical workflows, EHR optimization, and patient care delivery.

Position Highlights

• Lead and support the Clinical Informatics team in collaboration with the CIO
• Serve as a primary resource for Electronic Health Record (EHR) operations and optimization
• Improve clinical workflows and support providers in effective use of healthcare technology
• Coordinate EHR onboarding, training, go-lives, and downtime support
• Oversee system configuration, user setup, and application integration within Meditech
• Provide daily helpdesk support and serve as escalation point for complex issues
• Participate in on-call rotation and support after-hours needs as required

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) required
• Minimum 3 years of Meditech experience required
• Clinical Informatics or healthcare IT experience required
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Knowledge of HIPAA and commitment to patient confidentiality

Why Join Cherry County Hospital & Clinic?

• Opportunity to lead and shape clinical technology in a Critical Access Hospital
• Collaborative environment working with clinical and IT leadership
• Meaningful impact on patient care through technology improvement
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health Insurance: Co-pay or HSA plan options – 100% employee premium paid
• Dental Insurance: 100% employee premium paid
• Vision Insurance: 100% employee premium paid
• $50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D
• Long-Term Disability: 100% employee premium paid
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Optional Supplemental Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Plan: 457 Plan with Pre-Tax and Roth contribution options

If you're ready to lead innovation in clinical informatics and support high-quality patient care, apply today and join Cherry County Hospital & Clinic!

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) required
• Minimum of 3 years of Meditech experience required
• Clinical Informatics experience within a healthcare system required
• Advanced education or certifications may be considered equivalent experience
• Must reside within a 30-minute commute of the faculty.