Informatics Nurse Specialist

CentraState Healthcare System; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 101,400 - 172,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold, New Jersey is seeking an Informatics Nurse Specialist to enhance nursing care quality through technology. You will act as an informatics resource, collaborating with clinicians to improve workflows and support clinical systems.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, advanced certifications, and several years of experience in healthcare informatics. Join a team committed to providing excellent patient care and enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of healthcare informatics or clinical experience including leadership.
• Current knowledge of trends in clinical practice and healthcare informatics.
• Experience in project leadership and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support Perioperative Administrative Services with technology.
• Collaborate with clinicians to design and maintain clinical systems.
• Analyze and recommend improved workflows and processes.

Skills

Customer service focus

Problem identification and resolution

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication skills

Fluency in informatics terminology

Education

Nursing degree

Master's degree in Informatics (preferred)

Current NJ RN or APN License

Advanced certifications in Information Systems or Informatics

Job description

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading non‑profit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community‑focused hospital, an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free‑standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third‑largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

Position

CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking an Informatics Nurse Specialist to support Perioperative Administrative Services. This role aligns nursing care with improved quality outcomes through the use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Acts in the role of an informatics resource during the preparation and subsequent phases of implementing new Clinical Information Systems.
• Assesses workflow related processes/requirements to facilitate system enhancements and modifications.
• Recommends, implements, and supports approved system optimizations.
• Collaborates with management and clinicians in designing, implementing and maintaining clinical systems.
• Assists in the development of design specifications in support of new or modified clinical applications, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Documents current processes to establish a baseline for developmental improvements of future workflows.
• Analyzes, recommends and assists with implementing new and improved processes and workflows.
• Acts as a liaison and represents CentraState Medical Center users/customers in all project initiatives. Performs post‑implementation monitoring of adoption and use.
• Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential uses of the information systems and potential optimization of current use of systems.
• Supports the integration and use of evidence‑based methods, tools, and guidelines linked to effective outcomes.
• Supports and provides data analytics, including quality of care measures and social determinants of health, to improve health outcomes and global health. Supports clinical staff as change agent in the real‑time application of information and evidence‑based techniques to change healthcare delivery and affect patient outcomes.
• Acts as a liaison to clinically related committees (TBD) and staff to coordinate and communicate projects and outcomes measurement.
• Appraises computer and information technologies for their applicability to care delivery.
• Projects leadership and implementation with responsibility for policy and procedure development.
• Makes rounds to units/departments regularly to assess informatics needs and articulates informatics requirements to other disciplines.
• Informs staff of informatics updates.
• Solicits feedback and evaluation from managers and staff on the effectiveness of an informatics solution.
• Interprets communication to and from others, such as informatics professionals, clinicians, patients, supervisor and vendors.
• Participates in design, data collection and analysis of surveys, pilot projects, and formal studies.
• Presents the story of data analysis findings to stakeholders.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required.
• Master's degree required, Informatics major preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years directly related clinical experience, healthcare informatics or healthcare operations, including leadership, and/or education required.
• Current NJ RN or APN License required.
• Advanced certifications in Information Systems or Informatics required or must be obtained within one year of employment.
• A strong customer service focus with the ability to develop effective working relationships required.
• Current knowledge of clinical practices and related information systems and computer applications required.
• Current knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments and innovations in hardware and software technology.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem identification, resolution and analytical skills are essential, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience gathering requirements and working with data, quality improvement processes and implementation of evidence‑based practice in an acute environment.
• Demonstrated fluency in informatics terminology and approved nursing vocabularies.
• Experience in project leadership and implementation.

Benefits

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well‑Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range

$101,400.00 – $172,380.00 annually

EEO Statement

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.