Job Summary:

The Informatics Nurse Specialist will apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. He or she may also educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote implementation of the health care system.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, selects, tests, implements, and evaluates new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision-support mechanisms to support patients, health care professionals, and their information management and human-computer and human-technology interactions in health care contexts.
• Applies knowledge of computer science, information science, nursing, and informatics theory to nursing practice, education, administration, and research in collaboration with other health informatics specialists. Analyzes and interprets patient, nursing, or information systems data to improve nursing services.
• Develops strategies, policies, or procedures for introducing, evaluating, or modifying information technology applied to nursing practice, administration, education, and research.
• Translates nursing practice information for nurses and systems engineers, analysts, and designers using object-oriented models or other techniques. Develops or implements policies or practices to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, or security of patient information.
• Reads literature, talks with colleagues, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in informatics.
• Provides consultation to nurses regarding hardware or software configuration.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge of nursing, computer science, informatics and patient care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Registered nurse certification required.
• Bachelors degree with courses in informatics and/or healthcare information technology required. Masters degree preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.