University of Mississippi Medical Center
Epic Nursing Informatics Specialist - Clinical Informatics
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
Epic Nursing Informatics Specialist - Clinical Informatics
Job Summary
– Provides technical and nursing leadership on complex clinical systems projects. Manages and evaluates workflows while recommending re-engineering of processes around utilization of computerized clinical applications to improve the workflow of patient care and maximize departmental and organizational efficiency and effectiveness. May act as expert in business or functional area. Formulates/defines system scope and objectives. May be responsible for multiple clinical projects or multiple phases of a clinical systems project. May instruct and direct other clinical applications systems analysts. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local and regulatory law in relation to clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Nursing plus five (5) years nursing experience, two (2) of which must include information systems experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required NA
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Extensive working and build knowledge of electronic health record. Knowledge of system features and integration capabilities. Ability to self-manage yet also function well in a team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to create, design, or enhance computer applications. Ability to test, debug, document, or install systems. Sound knowledge of quality measures (core measures, meaningful use, etc.), process improvement and quality outcomes. Strong knowledge of nursing practice standards and the management of desktop applications. Solid organizational skills with the ability to focus detailed, concentrated effort on multiple projects and re-establish priorities as necessary. Ability to supervise, evaluate, and/or provide functional guidance to assigned subordinate personnel or personnel assigned on a temporary or intermittent basis.
Responsibilities
Researches, tests, debugs, trains, installs, and supports electronic health record systems. Develops and maintains education and competency validation processes to provide ongoing end-user clinical system support to include upgrades, new releases & enhanced functionality.
Collaborates with various departments, nursing, Epic build team, and key leaders to support evidence-based practice and education. Partners with staff/leaders and other Epic hospitals to identify and help establish UMMC best practices and improve clinical applications.
Works with IS staff, users, and vendors as necessary to meet business needs. Keeps abreast of current and new technologies and serves as a resource to other analytical staff.
Determines appropriate informatics workflows for clinical functions and processes, ensuring consistency with professional standards and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Participates in project teams and leads operational committees representing clinical nursing user groups, including shared governance councils and multidisciplinary teams.
Provides positive customer relations across information system activities with nursing, quality leaders, IS, and other departments to ensure efficient communication.
Acts as a patient and staff advocate by utilizing clinical and informatics expertise to enhance quality in delivery of patient services.
Collaborates with nursing, leadership, and frontline users to maximize optimization of clinical systems.
Maintains knowledge of federal, state, local regulatory agencies and nursing standards of practice pertaining to clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to a high-noise environment and potential exposure to biohazards. Occasional long or irregular hours, travel to offsite locations, and activities requiring significant effort or lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Includes assorted physical activities as described in the original posting.
Time Type Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt Yes
Pay Class Salary
Organization SER-DIS-Clinical Informatics
Location Main Campus Jackson
Job Title Epic Nursing Informatics Specialist - Clinical Informatics
Important Recruitment dates and status are subject to change. Applications should be submitted prior to close of recruitment.
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– Provides technical and nursing leadership on complex clinical systems projects. Manages and evaluates workflows while recommending re-engineering of processes around utilization of computerized clinical applications to improve the workflow of patient care and maximize departmental and organizational efficiency and effectiveness. May act as expert in business or functional area. Formulates/defines system scope and objectives. May be responsible for multiple clinical projects or multiple phases of a clinical systems project. May instruct and direct other clinical applications systems analysts. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local and regulatory law in relation to clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Nursing plus five (5) years nursing experience, two (2) of which must include information systems experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required NA
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Extensive working and build knowledge of electronic health record. Knowledge of system features and integration capabilities. Ability to self-manage yet also function well in a team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to create, design, or enhance computer applications. Ability to test, debug, document, or install systems. Sound knowledge of quality measures (core measures, meaningful use, etc.), process improvement and quality outcomes. Strong knowledge of nursing practice standards and the management of desktop applications. Solid organizational skills with the ability to focus detailed, concentrated effort on multiple projects and re-establish priorities as necessary. Ability to supervise, evaluate, and/or provide functional guidance to assigned subordinate personnel or personnel assigned on a temporary or intermittent basis.
Responsibilities
Researches, tests, debugs, trains, installs, and supports electronic health record systems. Develops and maintains education and competency validation processes to provide ongoing end-user clinical system support to include upgrades, new releases & enhanced functionality.
Collaborates with various departments, nursing, Epic build team, and key leaders to support evidence-based practice and education. Partners with staff/leaders and other Epic hospitals to identify and help establish UMMC best practices and improve clinical applications.
Works with IS staff, users, and vendors as necessary to meet business needs. Keeps abreast of current and new technologies and serves as a resource to other analytical staff.
Determines appropriate informatics workflows for clinical functions and processes, ensuring consistency with professional standards and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Participates in project teams and leads operational committees representing clinical nursing user groups, including shared governance councils and multidisciplinary teams.
Provides positive customer relations across information system activities with nursing, quality leaders, IS, and other departments to ensure efficient communication.
Acts as a patient and staff advocate by utilizing clinical and informatics expertise to enhance quality in delivery of patient services.
Collaborates with nursing, leadership, and frontline users to maximize optimization of clinical systems.
Maintains knowledge of federal, state, local regulatory agencies and nursing standards of practice pertaining to clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to a high-noise environment and potential exposure to biohazards. Occasional long or irregular hours, travel to offsite locations, and activities requiring significant effort or lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Includes assorted physical activities as described in the original posting.
Time Type Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt Yes
Pay Class Salary
Organization SER-DIS-Clinical Informatics
Location Main Campus Jackson
Job Title Epic Nursing Informatics Specialist - Clinical Informatics
Important Recruitment dates and status are subject to change. Applications should be submitted prior to close of recruitment.
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