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Nurse Informatics Specialist
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$80,442 / year median in North Carolina
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Overview:
Nurse Informatics Specialist Participates in the review and prioritization of change requests, performs system analysis of departmental needs, assures operational alignment, preparation of project proposals, system selection and approves changes to Clinical Informatics System design, cost analysis, contract review, implementation, and evaluation. Acts as liaison between work teams and departments. Optimizes clinical processes and can translate complex clinical data and insight into actionable intelligence. Assists with reviews, monitors, and audits clinical information systems, and conducts workflow and needs analysis to enhance usage and end user satisfaction. Supports the effective use of electronic health record data, aids in establishing metrics and key performance indicators and report development (descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive reports) contributing to evidence-based practice.Education/Formal Training/Licensure/Certification:
Current licensure as RN in North Carolina. BSN required; Master's Degree in Nursing MSN required, Informatics or related area of study. Certification in organizational EMR applications/module and/or equivalent informatics certification preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire. Leadership or professional development training preferred. Work Experience Minimum 3 years of healthcare clinical experience and clinical informatics or application Support. Information technology competence. Project management experience and/or experience with systems development related projects. Leadership experience required.Benefits
- Professional Development