Informaticist Registered Nurse

Diversity Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversity Group is seeking an Informatics Nurse Specialist to integrate nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage data and support clinical practice. The position involves cross-disciplinary programs aimed at advancing health care organizational missions.

The role requires English proficiency, a nursing degree from an ACEN/CCNE-accredited program, and an active U.S. nursing license, with options for bridge programs and licensure pathways as described in VA standards.

Qualifications

• Must have English language proficiency for professional nursing practice.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing registration in a U.S. state or territory or D.C.
• Foreign-educated nurses: degree equivalency validation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of hardware/software applications integrated with the EHR and CPRS.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support informatics initiatives nationwide.
• Coordinate CPRS and other clinical application installations, testing, and maintenance.
• Contribute to training programs to ensure clinical applications are used effectively.
• Support workflow improvements and leadership in complex patient care through informatics solutions.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Nursing degree from ACEN/CCNE-accredited program

State nursing license

Job description

Summary

The Informatics position is characterized as a specialty that integrates nurs??ng science - computer science - and information science to manage and communicate data - information - knowledge - and wisdom in clinical/nursing practice through integrated programs that cross service/discipline lines to influence the organizational mission for health care.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13073008
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Preferred Experience: MSN Informatics - SQL(Structured Query Language) experience - VA informatics programs - Certification in Informatics field
• Physical Requirements: The position requires potentially long periods of combined walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable or working effectively in stressful situation - able to shift priorities based on needs of the organization
• The incumbent who provides off-site training may be required to travel occasionally
• This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments.

Duties

• Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: Exercises leadership in the assessment - planning - implementation and evaluation of hardware and software applications integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and associated programs/applications
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members - including other program and service leaders at the facility and network
• Work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide
• Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level
• Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility - Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) - or Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) - illustrating performance and leadership that benefit the facility
• Responsible for the coordination of Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and other clinical application installations - testing - and maintenance
• assisting BCMA duties
• planning - coordinating - implementing - and participating in center-wide training programs to ensure CPRS and other clinical applications are initiated and maintained according to the Medical Center direction and VISN guidelines
• facilitates the implementation and utilization of appropriate applications - interfaces and tools to transition to the automated clinical record by all direct and indirect patient care providers at all levels
• knowledge of provider and clinical workflow - works to streamline these processes and increase efficiency
• executes position and responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches in the management of complex patient care
• Other duties assigned VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Work schedule is subject to change base on agency need
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized