Informatics Nurse
Requisition Number: 7828 Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday Location Name University of Utah Hospital
City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT
Department: UUH ISC 20D CARE TRANSFORM
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EEO Statement
The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
Incumbents in this position are responsible for integrating nursing knowledge and science with computer science and information systems for clinicians using the electronic medical records.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitates the integration of data, information and clinical knowledge to support patient care decision making.
- Translates and communicates clinical needs to information technology staff and works to develop appropriate solutions.
- Evaluates electronic solutions and develops implementation strategies to optimize software solutions.
- Conducts workflow analysis and makes recommendations for change management strategies.
- Conducts quality assurance testing prior to solution deployment to ensure functionality is working as designed.
- Works with managers and clinicians to develop implementation plans to support the transition to the new work flow.
- Provides support to clinicians during training, go-live and after go live to ensure utilization of the solution is correct.
- Collaborates with compliance, patient accounting, legal and other departments to communicate and translate details of the electronic record to support the business needs of these areas.
- Conducts revenue enhancement activities in conjunction with coders to ensure electronic tools support new compliance rules. Monitors and reports outcomes of activities to hospital leaders.
- Conducts hardware assessments on the inpatient nursing units and develops a plan for upgrades and replacements to ensure clinicians have appropriate tools to support their practice.
- Coordinates with ITS and all departments to prepare for downtime situations.
- Conducts audits.
- Works with educators and managers to support and re-enforce staff training.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to integrate nursing knowledge and science with computer science and information systems.
- Ability to collaborate with clinicians to develop real time reports that are needed to support clinical decisions.
- Ability to develop written education material.
- Ability to lead discussions with both small and large groups of people.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
Qualifications:
Required
- Five years of experience in a relevant setting.
- Three years experience working with electronic health records.
All of the following license(s)
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 30 days of hire under the interstate compact.
Qualifications (Preferred):
Preferred
- Degree or Certification in Informatics.
Requisition Number: 7828 Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday Location Name University of Utah Hospital
City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT
Department: UUH ISC 20D CARE TRANSFORM
Apply for this job:
Interested in this opportunity?
- Apply Now!
- Email this opportunity to a friend/colleague
Socialize this job opportunity to a friend, colleague, or family member:
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EEO Statement
The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
Incumbents in this position are responsible for integrating nursing knowledge and science with computer science and information systems for clinicians using the electronic medical records.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitates the integration of data, information and clinical knowledge to support patient care decision making.
- Translates and communicates clinical needs to information technology staff and works to develop appropriate solutions.
- Evaluates electronic solutions and develops implementation strategies to optimize software solutions.
- Conducts workflow analysis and makes recommendations for change management strategies.
- Conducts quality assurance testing prior to solution deployment to ensure functionality is working as designed.
- Works with managers and clinicians to develop implementation plans to support the transition to the new work flow.
- Provides support to clinicians during training, go-live and after go live to ensure utilization of the solution is correct.
- Collaborates with compliance, patient accounting, legal and other departments to communicate and translate details of the electronic record to support the business needs of these areas.
- Conducts revenue enhancement activities in conjunction with coders to ensure electronic tools support new compliance rules. Monitors and reports outcomes of activities to hospital leaders.
- Conducts hardware assessments on the inpatient nursing units and develops a plan for upgrades and replacements to ensure clinicians have appropriate tools to support their practice.
- Coordinates with ITS and all departments to prepare for downtime situations.
- Conducts audits.
- Works with educators and managers to support and re-enforce staff training.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to integrate nursing knowledge and science with computer science and information systems.
- Ability to collaborate with clinicians to develop real time reports that are needed to support clinical decisions.
- Ability to develop written education material.
- Ability to lead discussions with both small and large groups of people.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
Qualifications:
Required
- Five years of experience in a relevant setting.
- Three years experience working with electronic health records.
All of the following license(s)
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 30 days of hire under the interstate compact.
Qualifications (Preferred):
Preferred
- Degree or Certification in Informatics.
