RN Informaticist (Days)

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Annual Salary
Location: Yuma Regional Medical Ctr

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $121,599.92
Mid = $158,079.94
Max = $194,559.88

Summary:

The Nurse Informaticist s functions as a knowledgeable practitioner, educator, and evaluator to maintain and improve system services, and to mentor clinician users to become better technology consumers. The Informaticist consistently searches for and implements systems and system improvements which allow clinicians to provide high quality care in the most efficient manner possible utilizing technology.

Responsibilities:

Performs regular analysis of department workflow and provide recommendations for the automation of manual processes by directly interacting with department staff on a daily basis, perform ongoing assessment of whether technology is meeting the needs of the department by enhancing, not impeding workflow. Solicits and responds to user concerns about system functionality and works cooperatively within the Informatics and EHR Governance Structure to develop resolution to issues in response to users request and concerns and the as a liaison to clinically focused committees, makes recommendations for planning a development of clinical systems. 

Assists with the development and revision of department policies and procedures to address changes brought about by the implementation of technology and develops targeted metrics which determine system benefits for the user department, including criteria which measure process improvement. Gathers and analyze information to determine overall system and process improvement benefits based upon pre-defined metrics and develops and facilitates the use of change management mechanisms for system alterations. 

Develops and maintains relationship with vendors, attend vendor training as needed, attend vendor user groups and conferences and audits software upgrades in collaboration with the IT System Analyst. Facilitates adherence to National and Institutional Privacy Policies in development of systems. Identifies potential champions for clinical technology, and actively mentor them as future technology leaders and participates in efforts to select systems which meet departmental needs in adherence with the guidelines aligned with the IT Strategy. 

Manages and/or participates in system implementation projects per the Project Management Methodology utilized by the organization and collaborates within and outside of the department to build and /or oversee the build of system workflow components that lend to an integrated system which supports the workflow of all users, in all departments which will use the technology. Leads in efforts to acquire early by-in for technology endeavors at all stakeholder levels: community, executive, management, physician and user and continuously engages project and technology stakeholders to facilitate adoption of systems and processes. Participates in testing and validation of departmental systems and components. Develops and maintain documentation for all users of the department’s systems. Reports status of projects and metrics scorecard data to stakeholders and develops audit tools which determine the level of user adoption of technology. 

Serves as the primary liaison between the department, core teams, and IT in order to resolve system/interface problems and develops, trains, and oversees implementation of downtime procedures for departments. Communicates with staff regarding upcoming downtime and ensure ready availability of the appropriate tools to support staff during downtime. Assists in the establishment of a collaborative user support framework which addresses hardware, software and process issues at all times that systems are operational. Provides direct support to end users, working within the established support framework that includes Informatics and IT input. 

Develops tools and provide training which allows the greatest level of user autonomy in obtaining necessary reports Trains leadership in the use of audit tools, and assist in the development of mechanisms to identify and address user adoption issues and in conjunction with the clinical educators, assist in development of training tools and programs for upgrading the skills of the department staff. 

Assist with education efforts and provide direct hands-on training for department staff in the use of computer hardware, software, and related processes, including adherence to National Data Privacy Laws and security policies of the organization. Serves as the primary liaison between the department, core teams, and IT in order to resolve system/interface problems and develops, trains, and oversees implementation of downtime procedures for departments. 

Communicates with staff regarding upcoming downtime and ensure ready availability of the appropriate tools to support staff during downtime and assists in the establishment of a collaborative user support framework which addresses hardware, software and process issues at all times that systems are operational. Provides direct support to end users, working within the established support framework that includes Informatics and IT input and develops tools and provide training which allows the greatest level of user autonomy in obtaining necessary reports. 

Credentials:
Essential:
* BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
* REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Education:
Essential:
* ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

Other information:

Minimum Education Required: Current licensure as RN in the State or Country of practice. BSN preferred BLS Certification Minimum of 3 years clinical experience Preferred Education: Knowledge and experience with Systems Development Life Cycle related projects 

Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.

Our Values

Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |

About Yuma, AZ

Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.

Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.

Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.

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https://www.yumachamber.org/

Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.