Informatics Manager RN

Paycom; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SJH is seeking an Informatics leader to oversee the planning, design, and implementation of business and clinical information systems. The role includes directing the Informatics team, ensuring system performance, and aligning IT with clinical practice standards to support safe patient care.

You will coordinate with clinical staff to optimize workflows, educate physicians on new processes, and participate in performance improvement initiatives while maintaining on-site presence at SJH.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Wyoming.
• Associate degree minimum; Bachelor's or Master's preferred in nursing or clinical sciences.
• Experience with electronic health record implementation and informatics background.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to manage staff and projects.

Responsibilities

• Support and direct use of EMR software across clinical settings.
• Evaluate workflows and documentation; implement changes to improve patient care documentation.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to meet goals with patient safety as a priority.
• Educate physicians on new processes and consult on workflow issues; mentor staff.
• Develop policies and procedures to guide IT services and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Staff supervision

Education

Associate degree in nursing or clinical sciences

Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing or clinical sciences (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARYCoordinating, planning, design, development, integrating, implementation and evaluation of business and clinicalinformation systems. Provides oversight/responsibility for the performance and operation of the Informatics team.Oversees performance on a daily basis, taking corrective action where necessary to ensure functionality, utilizationand availability. Effectively manages staff such that organization/department standards and expectations are realized.Works collaboratively with SJH users of business/clinical information systems across the continuum. Utilizesknowledge and skills of business/clinical practice to determine functions that are suitable for computer applications,ensures the information systems are consistent with professional standards of business/clinical practice, andparticipates in the computer training of staff, clinicians and providers. Adheres to and practices SJH's CorporateCompliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned bythe Executive Director IT.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSClinical Nurse Practice· Responsible for supporting and directing use of EMR software in clinical nursing and physician practice across allclinical areas.· Evaluates clinical work flow and documentation. Implements changes to improve documentation of patient care.· Coordinates with Clinical staff to understand impact of application configurations to meet clinical goals andexpectations with patient safety as first priority.· Educates Physicians on new processes and consults with Physicians on difficult work flow issues in retrievinginformation for patient documentation.· Maintains a very detailed understanding of product content, functionality and interaction.· Helps to develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of IT services.Program Planning· Develops program planning for patient populations.· Supports the multidisciplinary team approach.· Works with others to identify opportunities to optimize software and process improvement of the systems that aresupported; has an expert depth of knowledge in assigned applications.Management Responsibilities· Maintains detailed records of all processes, procedures, and analytical findings. Prepares reports as needed toconvey information for teams to make decisions.· Leads teams and meetings on informatics topics.· Supervises Informatics team, preparing schedules, assigning tasks and projects, ensuring resources are used tomeet goals in a cost effective manner.· Responsible for ensuring staff are supported by Informatics in all activities.· Ensures organization meets all required metrics and complies with best practices and documentation.Other Responsibilities· Self-evaluates professional knowledge and actively seeks out educational opportunities for development.· Assists, teaches and answers questions for colleagues. Presents self as a resource at (1) the unit level and (2) atthe organizational level.· Mentors and precepts new staff at (1) the unit level and (2) at the organizational level.· Develops and provides educational instruction at the unit level (conducts in-services and is involved withcompetency review) and at the organizational level.· Completes hospital wide and unit specific competencies in a timely manner.· Obtains, renews, and keeps required license and certifications current. Assumes responsibility for providing HR withall current licenses and certifications. Keeps information current in department education file.JOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum EducationRequired: Associates degree and a minimum of three years of health care experience.Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing or clinical sciences area, experience in electronic health recordimplementation, and education or certification in information technology.Minimum Work ExperienceRequired: Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities with excellent written and oral communication skills. Strongcomputer skills. Collaborative practice experience. Experience in delivering care from a team approach. Works wellwithin the team structure.Required Licenses: Current RN License with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming.FUNCTIONAL DEMANDSWorking ConditionsOffice setting. All areas of organization. Frequent stressful situations. Staff and project management with compresseddeadlines. Must be on-site at the SJH campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.Physical RequirementsMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds. 70% of time walking and standing. 30% of time sitting and computer use.Direct Reports: Informatics TeamReports to: Director of ITInternal & External ContactsAll hospital employees, physicians, community agencies, vendors, and guests.LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIESInitiative• Doesn’t wait for others to tell him/her what to do; sees a problem or opportunity and immediately startsmoving to address it• Finds his/her own motivation for completing work and accomplishing goalsInterpersonal Skills• Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization• Builds appropriate rapport• Uses diplomacy and tactProcess Improvement• Is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data• Creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processesDirecting Others (Management)• Establishes clear directions• Sets \"ambitious\" but realistic goals• Distributes the workload appropriatelyIndustry Acumen (Management)• Knows how the healthcare industry works; understands financial models for successfully running a hospital• Pays attention to current and possible future policies, practices, trends, developments in healthcare and howthese could affect the organization