Nursing Informatics Specialist and Trainer - Onsite

Lake Health District; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Health District is seeking a RN with informatics interest to assist with input, programming, and training for the Electronic Health Record (EHR). This role focuses on maximizing system capability and efficiency by integrating data, information, and knowledge into nursing practice across settings.

The candidate should have a BSN (preferred) and at least two years of RN experience, with one year in informatics preferred.

Qualifications

• Two or more years as an RN.
• One year experience in Informatics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with input, programming, and training for Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Support nursing informatics to maximize system capability and efficiency.
• Lead and facilitate data, information, and knowledge integration to support decision making by patients, nurses, and providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical collaboration

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Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Details

Full Time (40 hrs/wk) Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the CDI RN Manager, assists with input, programming, and training for Electronic Health Record (EHR) with the goal of maximizing system capability and efficiency. Nursing Informatics is the specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge into nursing/clinical practice. Under general supervision, this role leads and facilitates the integration of data, information, and knowledge to support patients, nurses, and other providers in their decision making in all roles and settings. Performs essential functions of a Systems Analyst. Guides and assists staff and physician EHR education program(s). Works closely with clinical staff and physicians to solve immediate and long-term problems and enhance system and staff functions.

Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.

Experience

Two or more years as an RN. One years' experience in Informatics preferred.

Skills

Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers and patients. Ability to work with the sick and injured. Ability to accept constructive criticism.

Employment Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.