SummaryThe Nursing Informatics Specialist is a dynamic individual possessing analytical, logical and problem solving skills. The Nursing Informatics Specialist will act in conjunction with the departments of patient care services, IT, and other disciplines to coordinate aspects of assessing, planning, designing, developing, training, implementing, maintaining, supporting, and evaluating clinical information systems. The systems include: Meditech (documentation, order entry, electronic medication administration), PICIS Inpatient, Integrated Nurse Call/Personal Communication Devices/Clinical Alarms, Get Well Network Interactive Patient Care System, the nursing site on the hospital’s intranet, and future systems to be implemented. The Nursing Informatics Specialist will work collaboratively with other members of the informatics team to analyze current and future end user requirements, procedures, and workflow, in order to provide application solutions that support and improve organization, division, and or department operations. Additionally, the Nursing Informatics Specialist is involved with the development of training materials, teaching in nursing orientation, ongoing education and support to meet the needs of the clinical staff in the operational use of the information systems. The Nursing Informatics Specialist must be able to develop and update policies and procedures pertaining to the use of clinical information systems.
ResponsibilitiesLicense Requirements: Current, Active State of Maryland RN license Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in a legible and understandable manner. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to communicate and deal tactfully with personnel, visitors, customers, patients and the general public. Must be able to work harmoniously with other personnel. Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices. • Certification Requirements: RN license • Age Specific Care Provided For: N/A • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: ••• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel ••• Microsoft Outlook ••• Meditech (if applicable to position) ••• Epic (if applicable to position) ••• Performance Manager/NetLearning Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. • Other Requirements: Project management Problem analysis Leadership capabilities (supervise direct and monitor project tasks) Analytical skills Communication/Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service Development of educational programs/teaching Must be able to accurately type 55 words per minute
RequirementsEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Education and Work Experience:
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Master's Degree in Nursing Informatics or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 2 years as registered nurse.
- Minimum 2 years in healthcare/nursing informatics.
- Experience with variety of clinical information systems
- Experience with large scale implementation of Hospital Application Systems (Clinical).
- Experience with developing training plans/materials and computer systems education/teaching
- Experience with Microsoft Office software and Microsoft Operating Systems.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- License Requirements:
- Current, Active State of Maryland RN license
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in a legible and understandable manner.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to communicate and deal tactfully with personnel, visitors, customers, patients and the general public.
- Must be able to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Certification Requirements:
- Age Specific Care Provided For:
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
- Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
- Meditech (if applicable to position)
- Epic (if applicable to position)
- Performance Manager/NetLearning
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
- Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Other Requirements:
- Leadership capabilities (supervise direct and monitor project tasks)
- Communication/Interpersonal
- Relationships/Customer Service
- Development of educational programs/teaching
- Must be able to accurately type 55 words per minute
BenefitsBenefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
- Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
- Voluntary Benefits
- Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
- Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values
EEO StatementMercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
