What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE APPLICATION SPECIALIST position at Calvert Health System?
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JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
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Job Summary:
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The Nurse Application Specialist is responsible for the successful implementation, ongoing maintenance, support and enhancement of organization’s clinical applications, with a focus on those systems used by healthcare providers and direct patient care givers. These systems include, but are not limited to Electronic Health Record applications and other vendor patient care software applications.
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The Nurse Application Specialist provides technical and business expertise to ensure the successful implementation of enterprise information technology which supports the organization’s clinical strategies and information needs.
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The Nurse Application Specialist is accountable to their assigned Team Leader for proper interpretation and fulfillment of the functions, responsibilities, authority and relationships of this position.
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Education:
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Degree in nursing or an allied health profession is required. Master's Degree in healthcare informatics or related IT field preferred.
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Registration/Certification/Licensure:
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RN, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner – State of Maryland
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Experience:
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Three years prior experience in and significant knowledge of hospital operational and clinical procedures and awareness of how, when, and to what extent hospital departments require communication and share common data is required. Experience as an application specialist supporting patient care systems and provider order entry, preferred. Project Management experience preferred. MEDITECH HCIS experience preferred.
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Training will be provided to supplement educational and experience qualifications of the Nurse Application Specialist and to orient and gain proficiencies required to fulfill job responsibilities.
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Other Requirements:
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Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
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Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements—word processing, presentation graphics, and spreadsheet applications.
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Proven ability to effectively participate in work projects and demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines.
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Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with customers and in promoting a positive service atmosphere in a team-oriented environment.
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Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment producing quality work.
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Ability to work well in a team environment and exhibit a positive, outgoing presentation to customers.
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Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.
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Effective problem-solving skills and ability to make appropriate decisions when performing assigned duties.
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Ability to occasionally work other shifts, holidays, and weekends to fulfill responsibilities and maintain support for the organization’s practice systems. There is also a requirement to serve on a rotating on-call schedule to ensure systems support during off hours and holidays.
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