IT Nursing Informaticist | (Kalispell, Montana)

Logan Health; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Informaticist at Billings Clinic will serve as the primary clinical technology resource for nursing and other clinical staff, supporting technology deployments across the health system in Kalispell, Montana. You will integrate clinical workflows with information systems, provide training, and guide evidence-based design to improve patient care and safety.

Ideal candidates bring RN licensure in Montana with at least two years of clinical practice, plus experience or involvement in

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as registered nurse in a clinical setting.
• Prior committee involvement.
• Cerner Fundamentals within 6 months of hire.
• ITIL within 6 months of hire.
• ANCC Certification in Nursing Informatics preferred.
• ANCC Certification in other nursing specialty preferred.
• Able to provide home internet access and have personal cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary clinical technology resource for assessment, mapping of workflows and maintenance of clinical information systems.
• Coordinates with Billings Clinic Leadership, staff, IT, affiliates and vendors on planning, analysis, design, implementation, evaluation and support.
• Liaises with end-user clinicians and software vendors to identify problems and opportunities for system enhancements.
• Promotes patient safety and quality by applying informatics concepts and change management.
• Monitors IT environments and recommends revisions to improve outcomes and end-user experience.

Skills

Project management

Committee involvement

Clinical informatics

Tools

Cerner Fundamentals

ITIL

Job description

**Our Mission**: Quality, compassionate care for all.**Our Vision**: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.**Our Core Values**: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.# **Courtesy Posting - Apply Directly with Billings Clinic****Important: This is a courtesy posting only.**Logan Health is sharing this opportunity on behalf of **Billings Clinic**. This position is **not employed by Logan Health**, and applications submitted through the Logan Health Careers site will **not** be reviewed.| **To be considered, you must apply directly through the Billings Clinic website using the link below:****Apply Here:**Applications submitted on the Logan Health Careers page will not be forwarded.If you have questions regarding the position, application process, or employment details, **please contact Billings Clinic directly**.- Minimum of two years as registered nurse in a clinical setting- Prior committee involvement- Project management skills preferred***Certifications and Licenses***- Current Montana license as a Registered Nurse At hire Eligible to work in other compact states- Current driver's license At hire Ability to be insured to operate rental vehicles secured by Billings Clinic- Cerner Fundementals Within 6 months of hire- IT Infrastructure Library Within 6 months of hire- ANCC Certification in Nursing Informatics Preferred- ANCC Certification in other nursing specialty Preferred**Able to provide home internet access and have personal cell phone***Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.**Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at**Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.***Shift:**Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)**Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements**If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:* Criminal background check* Reference checks* Drug Screening* Health and Immunizations Screening* Physical Demand Review/Screening**Equal Opportunity Employer**Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.**IT Nursing Informaticist (Kalispell, Montana)****PMO / OPERATIONS - 8732 (LOGAN HEALTH)***req12290***Shift:** Day**Employment Status:** Full-Time (.75 or greater)**Hours per Pay Period:** 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Exempt)**Starting Wage DOE:** $35.34 - $44.18**Work Location: Position will be expected to work onsite at Logan Health in Kalispell, Montana.**The Nursing Informaticist serves as the primary clinical technology resource for clinical, and/or third-party information systems. The individual will be the primary interface with clinicians to ensure multi- and inter-disciplinary coordination of technology deployments across the entire health system. Responsibilities include integrating nursing and other clinical staff processes, computer science, information science and evidenced based practices to optimize and standardize technology systems, workflows, and communications. The Nursing Informaticist incorporates assessment, planning and design, training, implementation, evaluation through data analysis, and optimization of solutions to meet organizational goals/ and strategic objectives. Informatics projects and changes are carried out using evidence-based practices for systematic analysis, detailed planning, and design, understanding, guiding, and delivering responsible nursing care. The Nursing Informaticist possesses knowledge pertaining to the eleven functional areas of nursing informatics practice. In addition, the individual will have a sound foundation of nursing process and practice, relevant regulatory mandates, principles of quality/safety improvement. Acts as a change agent in the identification, development, planning, implementation, and value measurement of informatics strategies to support and integrate quality patient care and professional practice in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. This position provides critical analysis and evaluation of Health IT and recommends revision of clinical systems, processes, and workflows to ensure achievement of positive patient outcomes, and optimal end-user experiences.**Essential Job Functions**- CORE VALUES:Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Serves as the primary clinical technology resource for the assessment and mapping of current and future state workflows with gap identification/analysis, design, implementation, on-going development and maintenance of clinical information systems and processes. Coordinates closely with Billings Clinic Leadership, staff members, Information Technology staff, key stakeholders including affiliates, managed and non-managed sites, and software vendors for the planning, analysis, design, implementation, evaluation and support of clinical applications, technology and infrastructure.- STRATEGY:Acts as a liaison and expert resource for Health IT efforts with the end-user community, clinicians and/or software vendor to identify problems and concerns regarding the overall performance and/or effectiveness of the technologies and workflows that impact clinical users. Researches, analyzes and provides recommendations for corrective action to resolve problems with the internal functionality of the system and/or integration of information between systems. Collaborates with the technical resources and/or software vendor with recommendations for system enhancements, detailed information regarding technical or functionality problems and assists with implementation of recommended fixes.- PATIENT SAFETY and QUALITY:Combines knowledge of patient care, informatics concepts and change management to effectively address the information and knowledge needs of patients. Promotes safe, effective and efficient use of Health IT. Monitors the environment, technology and