Registered Nurse- Informatics

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a skilled Informatics Registered Nurse to lead assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of hardware and software applications integrated with the EHR and clinical programs.

The role emphasizes content management, application support, and IT system optimization within the informatics team. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong nursing informatics expertise, license compliance, and ability to collaborate across disciplines while

Qualifications

• English language proficiency
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in a US state or territory
• Eligibility for state nursing licensure upon completion of bridge program or equivalent
• Experience with nursing informatics including EHR optimization and clinical systems
• Experience with EPIC, Cerner or other EHR systems and Power BI or data analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, optimization, and evaluation of clinical systems integrated with the EHR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve care delivery and outcomes
• Manage content and application support within health IT programs
• Provide change management and education for clinical staff
• Travel to multiple VA sites as required

Skills

Informatics leadership

Content management

Application support

Health IT optimization

Change management

Education

RN license (US)

Nursing degree (ACEN/CCNE)

State licensure upon graduation

Tools

EPIC

Cerner

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Summary

The Informatics Registered Nurse (RN) exercises leadership in the assessment - planning - implementation and evaluation of hardware and software applications integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and associated clinical programs/applications. Demonstrates the following core informatics functions to include content management - application support - health information technology system optimization - and change management as a part of the informatics team.

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
• 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/13068728
• 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:

Duties

• This role supports the design - implementation - optimization - and evaluation of clinical systems to enhance workflow efficiency - data integrity - and patient outcomes
• The ideal candidate combines strong nursing experience with analytical skills and a passion for leveraging technology to improve care delivery
• This RN excels in process mapping - problem-solving - and facilitating collaboration between frontline staff and technical teams
• The position requires a RN who is highly motivated - self sufficient - and a self starter
• The position will be traveling to the Primary Care South - Knoxville CBOC - Mason City CBOC - Marshalltown CBOC - Carroll CBOC - and Fort Dodge CBOC
• Major Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process
• Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership - experience - and creative approaches - and systematically evaluates current practice
• Exercises leadership in the assessment - planning - implementation and evaluation of hardware and software applications integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and associated programs/applications
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members - including other program and service leaders at the facility and network
• Works closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide
• Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level
• Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility - Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) - or Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) - illustrating performance and leadership that benefit the facility
• Assists in directing the provision of education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization
• Travels to other duty sites within VA Central Iowa Health Care System to complete duties
• 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 - 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Travel Requirement: You will be expected to travel up to 75% of the time for this position
• Drivers License Requirement: Unrestricted drivers license is required
• Must provide a clean driving record report from the DMV during onboarding
• Physical Examination: A driver's physical is required for this position
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Preferred Experience: Prior nursing informatics experience Prior experience with EPIC - Cerner - or other EHR Experience in outpatient - ambulatory - primary care Experience with Power BI - power automate - SQL - Python and/or other data analysis programs 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.