Nursing Informatics Coord RN - Penn Medicine

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• The Coordinator for Nursing Informatics utilizes clinical expertise and knowledge of patient care, operational processes, and information systems for effectively supporting the design, development, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the electronic medical record. Participates in the ongoing development of automated processes and tools related to quality, regulatory requirements, and maturing technology. The Nursing Informatics Specialist acts as a translator, working closely with Information Systems to ensure that clinical user requests are documented, tested, and implemented according to specification. Participates in end user training, supports live implementations, and conducts post-live audits for compliance in functionality usage.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• A working knowledge of nursing workflow and processes in order to translate into efficient and effective system development and enhancement.
• Ability to analyze, diagnose, suggest, and implement process change.
• Strong Project Management skills and ability to demonstrate.
• Working knowledge of basic patient safety principles, theory of quality improvement, and regulatory policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitate education programs for clinicians in the use of new technology and/or system enhancements.
• Working knowledge of varied clinical areas.
• Ability to exercise judgment while working independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft products and PC skills.

 

Credentials:

• PA RN License required.

 

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) - Nursing, Nursing Informatics or related field
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in clinical settings. Experience with clinical information systems Education Specialization:
• Master of Arts or Science (preferred) - Nursing Informatics or related-Leadership/Quality fields

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.