Clinical Application Specialist (RN)

The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice, and community health services. Together, we provide the highest quality patient care. Come be a part of the VNA team! We are a mission-minded non-profit organization that has been committed to making a difference in the community we serve since 1975! The VNA offers its associates a competitive array of benefits and perks such as: Competitive pay Up to 18 paid days off accrued in first year, 6 observed holidays

• Competitive rates and plans for health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid term life insurance
• 403b retirement plan with company match after one year Complimentary access to VNA Mobile Health Clinic Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
• Free CEU credits Immediate Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Several local and national discounts
• Available to benefit eligible associates Clinical informatics is the multidisciplinary scientific endeavor of analyzing, formalizing and modeling how nurses collect and manage data, process data into information and knowledge, make knowledge-based decisions and inferences for patient care, and use this empirical and experiential knowledge in order to broaden the scope and enhance the quality of their professional practice.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to improve our clinical point of care systems. Responsible for the development of clinical pathways, assessments, nursing interventions and goals along with the guidance and support of the Health Information Technology Supervisor and collaboration with clinical staff and management. Coordination and work with the Education department and give educational and informational presentations during staff meetings regarding system enhancements. Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of application updates and changes. May be determined that home visits with clinical staff to teach and assess proficiency on Point of Care devices. Utilize a team approach to plan and oversee departmental computer orientation to reflect current practice and regulatory compliance standards using current operating systems. Assess the orientee's ability to meet basic performance standards. Facilitate the development of clinical staff in the role of learning new/basic computer skills and information management. Use computer technology to distribute educational content and evaluation tools to staff through a variety of computer applications (i.e. E-mail, Intranet, and Internet). Participate in opportunities for professional development that enhance the level of knowledge and skill related to the profession of Clinical Informatics. Maintain a level of competence required to meet the current and future needs of the organization by keeping abreast in current literature and courses. Demonstrate the core values of the VNA in all aspects of work responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree, nursing or other healthcare-related field and / or three years of direct patient care experience combined Clinical knowledge, including Oasis and Coding Certification Advanced experience and/or education in computer applications. Knowledge and experience of Homecare Homebase software, including system integration and support are highly desired. Two years clinical nursing or other healthcare professional experience. Current home health and/or hospice experience, including knowledge of PPS, State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations. Proven experience with IT applications and teaching. Extensive knowledge of home health and/or hospice care operations. Ability to perform complex, detailed design and analytical tasks. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as professional appearance.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person