What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Program Specialist, Informatics position at Adventist Health?
Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary:
Promotes the integration of clinical sciences with computer science and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in clinical practice. Maintains responsibility for identifying, prioritizing and evaluating the educational needs of clinical staff and physicians in the utilization of electronic information systems and clinical workflow. Develops and delivers educational programs, including specialty training, new graduate/hire training, and continuing education for staff and physicians related to clinical information systems. Serves as a clinical information systems expert and applies this knowledge to clinical and operational workflows.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
- Nursing experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Participates in all aspects of information systems life cycle management including analysis, design, implementation, maintenance and evaluation. Serves as a clinical expert and applies this knowledge into clinical and operational workflows. Conducts on going evaluation of information systems and clinical workflows to ensure quality, integrity, availability and appropriate timing of clinical data.
- Develops strategies to promote and maintain data integrity. Provides care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision-making skills. Investigates clinical practice concerns associated with technology and information systems, evaluates clinical and data integrity risks and develops corrective action plan/s.
- Responds to changes in clinical practice, nursing theory and the intersection of clinical informatics. Develops programs to support changes. Conducts research into professional/community practice standards and clinical innovations/technology for improved patient outcomes. Assesses needs, formulates education plans with implementation of educational strategies, and evaluates of knowledge/practice related to the use of information systems.
- Participates in interdisciplinary committees to integrate technology and informatics into clinical care including the creation of hospital policy and clinical workflows. Participates in strategic initiatives including outreach activities, such as population health and electronic health record connectivity. Works under minimal supervision.
- Escalates patient safety concerns, as needed. Participates in cost effectiveness initiatives, seeks opportunities to eliminate inappropriate and wasteful use of resources, makes recommendations and assists in development of plans to meet monthly operational budget.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
