Sr Nursing Informatics Spec

University of Rochester; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Senior Nursing Informatics Specialist to advance digital health tools in clinical practice and patient care. The role bridges nursing and technology, aligning solutions with workflows, regulatory requirements, and outcomes.

The person will lead informatics initiatives, use data analytics to measure impact, and collaborate across nursing leadership, IT, and clinical teams. Travel across URMC region is required as needed.

Qualifications

• RN with current state licensure and informatics knowledge.
• Experience with standards such as TJC and NYSDOH preferred.
• Ability to analyze and redesign clinical workflows for technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead current- and future-state clinical workflow analysis and redesign.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, IT and clinicians to translate needs into tech solutions.
• Evaluate impact on patient care, safety, and operational performance.
• Coordinate informatics initiatives and manage adoption and outcomes.

Skills

Nursing informatics

Workflow analysis

Project coordination

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing with 3 years experience

Master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Informatics, Healthcare Informatics, or related field preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 30 Corporate Woods, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 900300 Office of Digital Strategy and Innovation Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URC 217 Compensation Range: $91,000.00 - $127,400.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

The Senior Nursing Informatics Specialist works collaboratively with nursing leadership, clinical stakeholders, Information Technology, and other partners across the enterprise to advance the effective use of digital health technology in support of clinical practice and patient care. The role provides clinical informatics expertise in workflow analysis, design and optimization, implementation of digital tools, and development of strategies that support clinician adoption and sustained use. Serves as a bridge between clinical practice and technology, ensuring solutions align with nursing workflows, operational needs, regulatory requirements, and desired clinical outcomes. The role may apply project management skills and methodologies to support informatics initiatives when dedicated project management resources are not assigned. Requires travel across the URMC region and affiliates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leads current- and future-state clinical workflow analysis and process redesign for automated and manual components of the electronic health record (EHR), clinical applications, and related digital health technologies. Partners with nursing leadership, clinicians, IT, and other stakeholders to identify workflow needs, translate clinical requirements into technology solutions, and promote standardized, efficient, and evidence-based clinical practice. Evaluates the impact of proposed changes on clinical workflows, patient care, operational processes, and end users. Provides project leadership and coordination for assigned clinical informatics initiatives, particularly when dedicated project management resources are not assigned. Develops and maintains work plans, identifies clinical requirements and dependencies, coordinates stakeholders and deliverables, monitors progress, and communicates risks, issues, and status. When a dedicated Project Manager is assigned, partners with the Project Manager while maintaining responsibility for the clinical informatics workstream, including clinical requirements, workflow decisions, stakeholder engagement, validation, readiness, adoption, and evaluation of clinical outcomes. Uses data analytics, reporting, user feedback, and outcome measures to evaluate the impact of informatics and technology on nursing practice, workflow, quality, safety, operational performance, and clinical outcomes. Partners with individuals and teams within and external to the Office of Digital Strategy and Innovation to identify opportunities for improvement. Recommends evidence-based changes to technology, workflow, or adoption strategies. Serves as a senior nursing informatics subject-matter expert in the implementation, optimization, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of digital health technology. Coordinates approved change requests with affiliated informatics leads, key team members within the Office of Digital Strategy and Innovation, and IT partners; supports testing, validation, communication, and change implementation for the enterprise nursing community. Consults with Digital Strategy and Innovation team members, nursing leadership, clinical and departmental stakeholders, IT, training teams, nursing professional development, and practice/shared-governance committees regarding the effective use and adoption of digital health tools. Develops or supports education and adoption strategies; maintains current knowledge of nursing practice, healthcare informatics, regulatory requirements, enterprise policies, and the clinical and legal implications of information systems. Supports nursing informatics councils under CNIO guidance and incorporates stakeholder feedback into ongoing system improvement.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 3 years experience with knowledge of current clinical practice standards of models of care include The Joint Commission (TJC), NYSDOH and other regulatory agency requirements required Master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Informatics, Healthcare Informatics, or related field preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge of nursing practice and clinical informatics strongly preferred; Demonstrated ability to analyze and redesign clinical workflows and translate clinical needs into technology requirements strongly preferred; Working knowledge of EHR, clinical and administrative applications, and related digital platforms strongly preferred; Ability to use data and reporting tools to evaluate practice and outcomes strongly preferred; Project planning, organization, risk/issue identification, and stakeholder communication skills strongly preferred; Strong written/verbal communication, facilitation, presentation, analytical, problem-solving, and change/adoption skills strongly preferred; Ability to collaborate effectively with nursing leaders, clinicians, IT professionals, educators, and cross-functional teams strongly preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in NYS upon hire required Informatics American Nurses Credentialing Center approved national board certification within 1 year of hire required

INCLUSIVE CULTURE & EEO

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.