RN Clinical Systems/Informatics Analyst
Location: Connecticut
Description: UCONN Health Center is at present looking to employ RN Clinical Systems/Informatics Analyst right now, this position will be placed in Connecticut. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. This class is accountable for independently performing duties in the assessment of information and knowledge needs of health care professionals and patients; participates in the procurement, customization, development, implementation, management, evaluation and continuous improvement of clinical information systems.
SUPERVISON RECEIVED:
Works under the limited supervision of an employee of higher grade.
SUPERVISION EXCERISED:
May lead project teams and/or lead end users during implementations and training sessions
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of clinical operations and policies and procedures; knowledge of applicable clinical standards of practice as required by State, Federal and accreditation organizations; knowledge of standards/codes pertaining to the patient care environment; knowledge of desktop computer operations and networked environments, operating systems as it relates to clinical applications; knowledge of project management principles, techniques and tools; excellent written and oral communication skills; considerable computer literacy skills; strong analytical skills; ability to utilize quality improvement methods and tools; ability to plan and coordinate projects, ability to analyze and evaluate hardware, software and data processing systems; ability to analyze and interpret technical data; ability to prepare and conduct training classes; ability to resolve and recommend solutions related to system performance and user problems; ability to apply continuous improvement methodologies; demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business administration, computer science or closely related field and five (5) years of experience in a health care setting with demonstrated experience on performance improvement teams
or
Lean/Six Sigma training and demonstrated basic knowledge of the functions and application of clinical information systems
or
information technology
and/or
electronic health record experience.
Substitutions Allowed:
- RN with the equivalent of seven (7) years nursing experience and participation in nursing practice workgroups and/or performance Improvement teams and demonstrated basic knowledge of the functions and applications of clinical information systems and information technology may be substituted for the general experience.
- Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business management or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the general experience.
- ANCC Informatics Nurse Certification (or equivalent) or certification in electronic health record systems may be substituted for two (2) years of the general experience.
- Incumbent must possess and maintain a current, active RN license for the State of Connecticut.
- Experience or knowledge of the inpatient care delivery process.
- Experience with the following Siemens Invision clinical applications: CPOE, MAK, PCD, MRDI
- Experience as a systems administrator, super user or demonstrated experience with software testing with electronic clinical systems.
Participates in the planning, development, maintenance and evaluation of clinical information systems; serves as liaison between users and programming staff in the development of technology based business solutions; provides clinical expertise in designing, analyzing and modeling of clinical practices and health care information into computerized information systems; monitors the daily clinical information systems operational issues focusing on efficient and effective delivery of complete and accurate information in order to achieve quality outcomes; performs system analysis which includes needs assessment, workflow analysis, capabilities and limitations of systems, system change designs, identification of gaps and redundancies in data gathering; identifies outcomes and develops performance measurements; performs system testing, writes functional specifications and business rules; provides system support including, troubleshooting, systems monitoring, installation and maintenance of software; updates operational documents and provides input in the development of policies and procedures; prepares training manuals and conducts workshops and classes for personnel assists in presentations to project teams and management and may facilitate meetings with end users, physicians, and the clinical system advisory committee; ensures the ethical use of data, as well as data integrity, security and confidentiality of protected health information; works as part of a project team; performs other related duties as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasional variable working hours during system implementation.
WORK SCHEDULE:
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm, with a 30 minute unpaid meal break.
MINIMUM FULL-TIME SALARY EQUIVALENT:
$70,806
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to UCONN Health Center.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:06:53 GMT