NURSING INFORMATICS SPECIALIST

Job Summary :

The Nursing Informatics Specialist, specializing in patient care processes and clinician workflow, functions as a leader, consultant, educator, and evaluator.

This individual will lead initiatives to promote effective process design, development, and implementation of the electronic medical record (EMR) and other technology enhancements.

This includes the primary responsibilities of determining the needs and requirements for clinical applications within the acute and ambulatory healthcare settings.

This individual collaborates with end users, through facility-wide and system-wide committees and councils, to help define healthcare information problems and solutions.

The Nursing Informatics Specialist promotes the use of evidence-based clinical practice and workflow standardization across the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

This role may lead projects and programs independently.

Required Qualifications :

• Require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college / university.
• Require minimum of three (3) years clinical experience with at least one (1) year experience participating in organizational EMR projects as a subject matter expert, project lead / manager, or other related project role, preferably in a multi-entity healthcare system.
• Require Nursing Informatics Certification (NI-BC) within three (3) years of hire.
• Require flexibility to travel to various locations.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prefer a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Health Care Administration, or Informatics.
• Prefer current knowledge of hospital-related accreditation (TJC) and regulatory issues (CMS, AHCA).
• Prefer excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as, analytical, problem solving, and research skills.
• Prefer strong project management skills, such as prioritizing competing demands, delegating tasks effectively, and leading interdisciplinary teams, in order to achieve strategic objectives, as well as demonstrated experience leading small to large-scale optimization projects.
• Prefer active membership / involvement in professional organizations.
• Prefer demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage complex activities with overlapping deliverables, deadlines, resources, and departments.

Required License and Certs :

FL RN : FL Registered Nurse License

Work Days / Shift / Start Time :

Benefits to fit your life (Total Rewards Package) :

The benefits of being the best :

Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights :

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Eligible for referral bonuses
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan : 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w / a 30% discount
• Credit Union w / teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

About Us :

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national standout hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals.

Our system has also earned Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades : Gallup Great Workplace 2018;

recipient of an A grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.

Submit your application today and a Talent Advisor will reach out to discuss career opportunities!!!!