Informatics Nurse I

Job ID:

Status: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Shift: Day Job

Facility: UPMC Pinnacle

Department: Provider Informaticist

Location: 409 South Second Street, Harrisburg, PA

Union Position: No

Salary Range: $ USD

Informatics Nurse I (RN) – Provider Informatics (Harrisburg, Central PA Region)

Position Detail:

• Full-time Regular, 40 hours per week, Salaried Position
• Travel expected, primarily within Central PA region
• Work Schedule:
• Monday – Friday, primarily dayshift hours, 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Occasional need for flexibility during early mornings and evenings
• No weekends or holidays
• Preferred experience:
• Epic experience
• Epic training experience
• Direct collaboration with physicians/APPs
• Flexible Schedule
• Strong and supportive culture of teamwork
• Primarily work from home with hybrid travel expectations as needed

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Director, Clinical and Operational Informatics (DCOI), the Informatics Nurse I has the responsibility and accountability of assessing and assisting in the investigation, development, and implementation of new technology as it relates to clinical practice, and serving as a liaison for end users and the Informatics division. Informatics Nurse I participates on project teams to ensure a successful, on time go live. He/she develops and maintains project deliverables in accordance with application project goals. He/she gathers and communicates data to the Informatics Nurse II, DCOI or other as requested.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility as assigned to assist with the continuous improvement projects and maintenance of the eRecord. Participates in research activities, submits abstracts for presentation at local, regional and national conferences/professional meetings, submit articles for publications, and/or participate in community/volunteer activities. Participates upon request in system application validation.
• Is empowered to engage appropriate health care personnel and eRecord team members as issues arise. Identifies and communicates learning needs to appropriate manager. Prior to performing new or challenging skills, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures. Participates in interdepartmental and system activities to encourage communication. Provides informatics mentorship at the unit/dept level helping to develop an interest in informatics. Forms a partnership with end users to maintain an open dialogue for continuous feedback and quality improvement. Creates a work environment to promote flow of ideas for improvement of the eRecord. Maintains membership on, or consultation to, committees, work groups, or task forces as needed to communicate and facilitate the ongoing progress of development, implementation, and revision of the clinical information system. Participates in Informatics Professional organization activities to enhance personal growth and cultivate relationships in the field at a regional and national level. Performs all other job-related activities as assigned.
• Conducts education program for all levels of end users in new and upgraded applications. May educate at the system or local level as directed by the Informatics nurse II or DCOI. Performs work in a timely and productive manner and meets defined deadlines. Assists in review of nursing policies to align with the eRecord technology. Takes action to improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs and provides similar feedback to co-workers
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Communicates by preparing and educating at all levels the various types of functionality impact to the end users workflow. This communication may include but not limited to the creation of articles for publications, uLearn, or any educational venue. Demonstrates basic knowledge of system and local technology applications and the integration of these systems in regard to the impact to the end user. Participates in Informatics Council, both local and system level. Assists in preparation of agendas, handouts, and documents meeting minutes. Active participant in assigned committees and work groups with communication back to informatics team/DCOI. Collects and assembles data for the purpose of evaluation of EHR projects. Show proficiency in running explorer menu reports.
• Objectively observes and educates end users utilizing unit rounds to identify ongoing educational needs regarding clinical documentation issues, patient care challenges, and software application upgrades. Prioritizes issues and reports them accordingly. Active participant in staff workflow assessment in clinical informatics projects. Provides support to DCOI by setting meetings and establishing groups for resolution of EHR assessment. Functions as an internal consultant, resource person, and educator to all levels of personnel in accordance with the objectives of the informatics department. Supports change initiatives at the local and system level as directed by the Informatics Nurse II or DCOI.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing for registered nurses
• Minimum of 3 years acute care nursing experience required
• BSN required

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Certification required within 3 years of informatics employment (ANCC Nursing Informatics or CPHIMS)
- Employees practicing in Pennsylvania: Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse license or eligible for State Board Licensure
- Employees practicing in Maryland: Current Maryland RN License required.
- Registered Nurse (RN)

• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran