What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Informatics Specialist position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview:
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COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment.
Responsibilities:
The Clinical Informatics Specialist, under the guidance of the Manager, Clinical Informatics, is responsible for the analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical information systems that impact the nursing department and users. The Clinical Informatics Specialist is a change agent working with the physicians and other clinical specialties in the design, training and implementation phases of projects, as well as ensuring that appropriate procedures and processes are developed for sustaining the application of new systems and projects. The Clinical Informatics Specialist collaborates with Trinity Hospitals, ITAT committee and the UnityPoint Health System Committees to create and maintain a shared vision and active network of clinical relationships.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment.
- Researches, evaluates and makes recommendations on the need for new information systems or system enhancements with nursing department end users, IT, vendors and management by evaluating existing operations and systems including potential cost savings, volumes, data flow, constraints, documents, reports and impacts to nursing end-users.
- Requests and reviews information from vendors related to new systems or system enhancements requested by nursing end-users, IT and TRHS Management. Ensures that clinical information systems are in compliance with JCAHO, CMS and/or other regulatory standards.
- Provides project management to Trinity IT staff and local staff on all clinical IT projects. Assigns clear authority and accountability, monitors progress against the plan. Identifies/anticipates barriers to collaboration and takes action to remove/minimize barriers
Minimum Requirements
Preferred or Specialized
Education:
RN Licensure- Iowa and Illinois
BSN, preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an acute inpatient facility with clinical expertise
License(s)/Certification(s):
Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois and Iowa.
Valid driver’s license
