RN Clinical Informaticist Analyst

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Informatics Analyst-Nurse to enhance clinical applications and support operational teams. This role involves optimizing workflows, mentoring informatics teams, and collaborating with IT and leadership to drive effective healthcare solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing background, Epic certification, and a passion for improving patient care through technology. Join a recognized leader in healthcare committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and community health improvement, while enjoying a range of benefits tailored to support your career growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Health and Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Early Wage Access

Employee Recognition

Disability Coverage

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse license in Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support and resolve complex issues with assigned applications independently.
• Lead and coordinate projects, demonstrating strong organizational skills.

Skills

Nursing Knowledge

Workflow Troubleshooting

Project Management

Epic Certification

Healthcare Information Systems

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Informatics Analyst-Nurse role is an advanced staff position responsible for operational support, optimization, and adoption activities supporting enterprise-wide clinical applications, specifically Epic clinical applications and non-Epic integrated clinical solutions. The Clinical Informatics Analyst-Nurse is expected to coordinate optimization activities through research, design, approval, testing, and communication phases using innovative change management strategies.

Responsibilities include supporting and mentoring region-based informatics teams, evaluating workflows to troubleshoot and identify improvement opportunities, and testing and training application functionalities. This role will collaborate with cross-functional IT and operational teams, as well as Executive Leadership.

Location: Remote - applicants must reside within the UnityPoint Health geographical footprint in Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin.

Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Commitment to our Team – Recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare multiple years in a row for our dedication to our team members.

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Join us for a fulfilling career in a culture guided by strong values and a commitment to doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits – Our Total Rewards program offers benefits tailored to your needs, including paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, employee recognition, health and dental insurance, paid holidays, disability coverage, pet insurance, early wage access via Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We celebrate individual differences and foster a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.

Development – We support your growth through various development opportunities to ensure a rewarding employment experience.

Community Involvement – Be part of our mission to improve community health.

Learn more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org

Team Member Vaccine Requirements

To ensure community safety, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and undergo tuberculosis testing. New hires need to submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption before starting. UnityPoint Health – Meriter also recommends COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

Responsibilities

Issue Resolution

• Support and resolve complex issues with assigned applications independently, adhering to service expectations and change management policies.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to troubleshoot workflow issues.
• Manage escalated customer issues, collaborating with multiple parties and vendors for resolution.

Operational Support and Improvement

• Research and communicate options to support decision-making for tools and systems implementation.
• Champion progressive change and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Research solutions to enhance services based on modern nursing practices.
• Support strategies to deliver accurate and timely healthcare information.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback for effective communication and system design.
• Build relationships with key customers, including Regional Informaticists, Leadership, Service Managers, CMIOs, and Physician Champions, providing direct support.
• Ensure effective communication and downtime recovery procedures during incident management.
• Oversee business continuity planning and regional audits for electronic health records.
• Participate in enterprise-wide clinical governance and system enhancements.
• Engage in decision-making and technical discussions, adhering to Epic standards and guidelines.
• Support Epic training communications and share learnings from Epic educational offerings.
• Use nursing expertise to guide EHR build and optimization.

Project Management

• Lead and coordinate projects, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
• Develop project plans, track progress, and escalate issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse license in Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
• Epic Certification – Achieve and maintain certification within a year of hire.
• Knowledge of healthcare information systems and processes.