Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Informatics

Lifepoint Health®; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Professional development

Discount program

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Informatics to bridge clinical practice and technology. You will lead system implementations, educate staff, and drive changes to improve patient safety, quality, and efficiency.

Collaborate with nurse leaders and interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflows, analyze data, and support ongoing informatics initiatives across the organization in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Experience with clinical information system implementations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience with organizational change management and workflow optimization.
• Strong understanding of integration of technology into clinical practice.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical workflows and system requirements to improve patient care, safety, and efficiency.
• Partner with nurse leaders and clinicians to optimize workflows and ensure safe technology use.
• Lead and support clinical information system implementations and enhancements across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and deliver orientation, education, and training programs for staff on clinical systems.
• Facilitate change readiness and stakeholder engagement for new technologies and processes.
• Serve as a clinical informatics consultant and mentor for staff and leadership.
• Evaluate technology and workflows to identify opportunities and drive improvements.

Skills

Nursing license (RN)

Clinical informatics

Workflow optimization

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education delivery

Change management

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Your experience matters Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse - Clinical Informatics, you will bridge clinical practice and technology to optimize workflows, support clinical systems, and enhance patient safety, quality, and efficiency. You will partner with clinical teams and leaders to lead system implementations, deliver education, facilitate change, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. The Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Informatics joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet your healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

How You'll Contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Informatics who excels in this role:

• Assess clinical workflows, staff learning needs, competencies, and system requirements to identify opportunities to improve patient care, safety, efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
• Partner with nurse leaders, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflows and ensure clinical technology supports safe, effective, evidence-based practice and clinical standards.
• Lead and support clinical information system implementations and enhancements throughout the project lifecycle, including workflow analysis, testing, training, go-live support, system upgrades, and issue resolution.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate orientation, education, and training programs that build staff competency in clinical systems, clinical practice, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate organizational change by conducting readiness and workflow assessments, engaging stakeholders, addressing barriers, and supporting successful adoption of new technologies, processes, and workflows.
• Serve as a clinical informatics consultant, mentor, and resource by providing guidance on clinical practice, technology use, system functionality, professional development, and competency development.
• Evaluate clinical technology, workflows, and processes to identify opportunities for improvement, leveraging data, best practices, and industry knowledge to enhance system usability and support organizational goals.
• Apply critical thinking, clinical expertise, and sound judgment to independently identify and resolve issues, communicate effectively across teams, and promote continuous improvement in the integration and use of clinical information technology.

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

What We're Looking For

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Acute care hospital nursing experience required, with a strong understanding of clinical practice, patient care workflows, and clinical standards.
• Experience with clinical information system implementations throughout the project lifecycle, including workflow analysis, testing, training, go-live support, system upgrades, and issue management.
• Demonstrated experience with organizational change management, workflow optimization, and change-readiness assessments, with the ability to engage teams and successfully implement new processes and technologies.
• Strong understanding of the integration of technology into clinical practice, with a focus on patient safety, quality, efficiency, and improved outcomes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with clinical leaders, frontline staff, interdisciplinary teams, and technology partners.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to leverage industry knowledge, emerging technologies, and best practices to advance clinical informatics initiatives.

More About Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that has been offering exceptional care to Rutherford County for over 100 years. Offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care, Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

EEOC Statement

“Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.