Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Informaticist

Bluestone Physician Services; Florida; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Materials Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plan with 4% matching

Paid holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Mileage reimbursement

Company sponsored cell phone

Job summary

Bluestone Physician Services is seeking a Clinical Informaticist to optimize EHR usage, support clinical workflows, and drive data-informed improvements across ambulatory and acute care settings. The role combines clinical informatics with hands-on EHR configuration, testing, and training.

The ideal candidate has BSN or equivalent, 3+ years in informatics/EHR build, and 3+ years in a clinical setting, with Athena EHR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent clinical degree; informatics experience may substitute.
• Minimum 3+ years in informatics/EHR build and workflows.
• Minimum 3+ years in a clinical setting.
• Experience working with providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership experience in projects, education, or workflow initiatives.
• Athena EHR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in EHR workflows to enhance care delivery and documentation.
• Translate clinical workflows into efficient EHR processes aligned with goals.
• Use data to drive process improvement and analytics-informed decisions.
• Lead and support EHR optimization, template development, standardization.
• Provide education and support for EHR enhancements and upgrades.
• Collaborate with clinical and IT teams to align practice with system design.
• Participate in testing, validation, and QA for EHR updates.
• Ensure data integrity and proper use of clinical information.
• Maintain system security and patient confidentiality standards.
• Develop documentation, policies, and procedures for informatics use.
• Promote standardization and adoption of best practices across sites.
• Mentor informatics team members as appropriate.

Skills

EHR workflows

Analytics

Training/education

Education

BSN or equivalent clinical degree

Master's in Nursing Informatics (Preferred)

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

Bluestone delivers great outcomes by bringing exceptional care to patients living with complex, chronic conditions and disabilities. Our unique, robust model of care goes beyond primary care services — our multidisciplinary care teams collaborate with patients, their families and other healthcare providers to deliver care that is preventative, proactive and tailored to their unique needs.

Using an evidence-based approach focused on quality care management and data-driven medical decisions, Bluestone care teams collaborate to manage patients’ chronic conditions, address social determinants of health, manage transitions to and from inpatient settings, provide behavioral health support and more. Under our model of care, Bluestone patients experienced 21% fewer ER visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations and 41% fewer hospital readmissions compared to patients with similar conditions and complexities over the same time period.

Our care teams travel directly to patients who reside in Assisted Living, Memory Care and Group Home communities throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida and are supported by clinical operations and administrative colleagues who work remotely or at our corporate offices in Stillwater, Minnesota, and Tampa, Florida.

Our success is only possible through the hard work of our employees who bring our core values of Dedication, Excellence, Collaboration and Caring to life every day. Bluestone has been named to the Star Tribune’s Top Workplace list for the 14th year in a row! Bluestone also achieved Top Workplace USA 2021-2026! In 2022, Bluestone Accountable Care Organization (ACO) was the best performing ACO in the country as measured by the overall savings per Medicare beneficiary.

Position Overview

The Clinical Informaticist promotes the understanding, integration, and practical application of healthcare information technology to support clinical workflows, operational efficiency, and organizational strategic goals. This role is responsible for driving the optimal, effective use of the electronic health record (EHR) and related clinical technologies to improve patient care, documentation accuracy, and quality outcomes across clinical care settings.

The Clinical Informaticist will collaborate with interprofessional care teams, operational leaders, revenue cycle staff, and technical teams to analyze and translate clinical workflow and documentation requirements into efficient EHR solutions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent clinical background and hands-on experience supporting EHR implementation, optimization, and standardization in ambulatory and/or acute care environments.

Location: This is a remote/hybrid role based out of a home office. Travel to clinical sites will be required for orientation, training, workflow observation, and go-live support. Travel to corporate office in Stillwater, MN on occasional for meetings, trainings, and onboarding.

Candidates residing in our Minnesota market are strongly preferred, though qualified candidates located in our other Bluestone markets ( Wisconsin and Florida ) will also be considered.

Schedule & Travel: This position involves approximately 40% time in the field collaborating directly with our clinicians to observe workflows, provide go-live support, and deliver hands-on EHR training.

• Year 1/Onboarding: Travel expectations will be higher during your first year (1–2 days per week) to support intensive initial training, clinical shadowing, workflow observations, and onboarding visits at our corporate office in Stillwater, MN.
• Long-Term Trajectory: As you gain experience and familiarity with our clinical systems, field travel will stabilize while remaining a core component for ongoing optimization, site visits, and team alignment.

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert in EHR workflows, collaborating with clinical, operational, and IT partners to enhance care delivery, documentation, and end‑user experience.
• Translates clinical workflows into efficient EHR processes that align with operational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Utilizes data and analytics to inform process improvement, promote best practices, and drive behavior change related to EHR usage.
• Leads and supports EHR optimization initiatives, including workflow redesign, template development, and standardization across care sites.
• Provides education, training, and support for EHR enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality.
• Acts as a liaison between clinical users, operations, and technical teams to ensure alignment between clinical practice and system design.
• Participates in testing, validation, and quality assurance for EHR updates and newly released functionality.
• Collaborates with data management and analytics teams to ensure data integrity and appropriate use of clinical information.
• Maintains system security and ensures adherence to patient confidentiality standards.
• Supports the development of documentation, policies, and procedures related to clinical informatics and EHR use.
• Champions the standardization and adoption of best practices across all care settings.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to other informatics team members as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent clinical degree; candidates with significant clinical informatics experience may be considered in place of a BSN.
• 3+ years of experience in informatics and/ or EHR build and workflows.
• 3+ years of experience in a clinical setting
• Experience working directly with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflows.
• Experience implementing or standardizing clinical workflows and documentation processes in an EHR.
• Strong understanding of EHR data capture and its relationship to reporting, analytics, and quality improvement.
• Leadership experience (formal or informal) supporting projects, education, or workflow initiatives.
• Athena EHR Experience
• Master’s degree in Nursing Informatics, Health Informatics, or related field (Preferred)
• Prior experience in clinical education, training, or process improvement. (Preferred)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong technical aptitude and experience with EHR configuration, testing, and system navigation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate clinical needs into technical requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership through influence and effective change management.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Skilled in facilitation, presentation, and adult learning techniques.
• Collaborative, resourceful, and creative problem solver with a focus on practical solutions.
• Demonstrated alignment with the organization’s purpose, core focus, and values.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Bluestone Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Materials Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement plan with 4% matching contributions
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• Three weeks (15 Days) Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mileage reimbursement program for field employeesCompany sponsored cell phone, laptop and computer accessories

Pay Transparency

$100,000—$110,000 USD