Registered Nurse - Informaticist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Telework: Ad hoc may be authorized

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking an Informaticist Registered Nurse to optimize EHR hardware and software, align it with clinical workflows, and support education and competency development across teams. The role advances quality improvement through core informatics functions including data, systems, and change management.

The position emphasizes leadership in implementing EHR enhancements, interdisciplinary collaboration across the VA network, and ongoing communication to improve

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in a U.S. state
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher (MSN preferred)
• English proficiency for professional communication as required by VA
• Licensure/certification requirements vary by state and role
• Experience in nursing informatics and data-driven improvement is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of EHR-integrated hardware and software to improve clinical workflows
• Apply informatics functions: content management, application support, HIT system optimization, data management, change management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and VA staff to support informatics initiatives
• Provide education, orientation and competency support for staff on informatics systems and workflows
• Support quality improvement and outcomes analysis through data analysis and process evaluation

Skills

Nursing informatics

Education support

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

EHR systems

HIT systems

Job description

Summary

Informaticist Registered Nurse manages and optimizes electronic health record - EHR-related hardware and software - ensuring effective integration with clinical workflows. This role collaborates across interdisciplinary teams - supports education and competency development - and advances quality improvement through core informatics functions including data - systems - and change management.

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
• Preferred Experience: MSN and 2 years experience in Nursing Informatics Board certification in Informatics 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/13104055
• 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/
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• Duties of the Informaticist Registered Nurse include but not limited to: Leads assessment - planning - implementation - and evaluation of EHR-integrated hardware and software applications to improve clinical workflows
• Applies core informatics functions including content management - application support - HIT system optimization - enterprise data management - and change management
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and program/service leaders across the facility - network - and national VA staff to support informatics initiatives
• Builds and maintains effective professional relationships to facilitate communication - problem-solving - and system enhancement
• Provides education - orientation - and competency support for staff related to informatics systems - documentation practices - and workflow changes
• Supports quality improvement and outcome-utilization efforts through data analysis - process evaluation - and consultation to improve care delivery
• 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 - 7:00 a.m
• to 3:30 p.m. - 7:30a.m
• to 4:0 p.m. - or 8:00 a.m
• to 4:30 p.m
• Telework: Ad hoc may be authorized
• (Employees who Telework on an occasional - episodic - or short-term - and have completed required telework training and telework agreement) Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized