Nurse Informaticist

Nurse Informaticist"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career"Please apply by : 11 / 18 / 24Hiring Range : $73,816.88 - $96,884.

65 / yearThis is an exempt (salaried) position.Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the jobAbout UsAt Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.

We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.

As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field.

The CDC foundation explains that "Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.

This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease".

Come be a part of Mecklenburg County's Public Health department's vision to "assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.

Position SummaryThe Nurse Informaticist will have the expertise to bring together people, processes, data, and technology in the public health setting.

The Nurse Informaticist will be responsible for developing and implementing efficient and effective information systems that support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

In this role, you will be the liaison between the information technology team and various departments within the organization, providing training and support to ensure that all staff are equipped with the necessary skills to use the system effectively.

Optimize complex patient care workflow as it impacts information systems and department outcomes. Serves as a liaison between clinical care and information technology, supporting all staff members throughout the care continuum in the implementation, use and optimization of clinical technologies.

Recommend solutions to enhance functionality for nursing staff efficiency, patient care, regulatory requirements, quality, safety, outcomes and research.

Compile and lead training programs related to systems. Will also act as a Trainer / Super User to provide direct and indirect support to clinicians and support staff in the delivery of patient care and the use of an electronic health record (EHR) system.

Essential Functions* Identify and assess training needs within a clinical / department setting and focus on specific areas of knowledge or on-the-job capabilities needed for certain positions.

• Create, develop, organize, modify, conducts, and evaluate training programs, teaching materials, job aides and learning literature.
• Create monitored simulations and problem-solving scenarios.* Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, and lectures.* Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the requirement and quality measures related to MU, PQRS, and North Carolina State Incentive Programs.
• Communicate with federal and state agencies to investigate issues related to registration and attestation processes / audits.
• Maintain all documentation to track funds, quality programs progress, educational material, meeting minutes, and communications.
• Conduct workflow analysis determining the expectations, identifying gaps, and supporting recommendations on procedures and innovative solutions to improve the use of the clinical information systems and continually review new programs and changes.
• Support the identification, analysis, prioritization, design, testing, and implementation of improvements to existing clinical information systems.
• Participate in software and usability testing and Go-Live support for SuperUsers and provides direct and indirect support to clinicians and support staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Assist and create location-based SuperUsers at all clinical levels (provider, nurse, clinical assistant); this includes participating in continued end-user support and training.
• Redesign workflow, facilitating end-user application training, supporting go-live activities, monitoring end-user adoption of existing and new workflows implemented, and reports findings and trends.
• Create and maintain data dashboards to assist program leadership with data-based decision-making.* Participate in the development of necessary policies and procedures and will bring forward related issues that require resolution.
• Respond in cases of urgent and / or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work;

work outside normal business hours and workdays and / or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.

g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.

Minimum QualificationsExperience : Minimum of three years of clinical experience working with electronic medical records.

Education : Graduate from an accredited / approved nursing education program; a Master's in Informatics or similar Master's level degree.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? : N / ALicenses and Certifications* Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nurse Examiners required (or obtain a compact license).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire.
• Preferred QualificationsPublic Health experience and / or ambulatory care experience in a private setting.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of* Principles of public health and associated laws* Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, ordinances, statutes, and regulations* Recordkeeping principles* Nursing techniques with strong nursing assessment skills* Program coordination principles* Analytical methods and techniques* Report preparation methodsSkills* Compiling and analyzing data* Using a computer and applicable computer applications* Conducting research* Program / project componentsI-nterpreting complex documentsAbilities* Building Trust : Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization* Collaboration : Working effectively and cooperatively with others;
• establishing and maintaining good working relationships* Communication : Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided* Customer Focus : Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities;
• crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and won organization's needs* Decision Making : Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities;
• comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions;

taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences* Planning and Organizing : Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficientlyComputer Skills* Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office SuiteWork EnvironmentWorks in an office setting with moderate noiseCompensation & BenefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance;
• dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days;
• near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more;
• an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities;

paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer StatementThis is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions.

Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and / or disaster situations.