Clinical Informaticist Parttm

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center - Chesapeake, VA

Part-time

Chesapeake, VA

Hospitals

About the position

The Clinical Informaticist is a part-time medical professional who integrates clinical science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data in healthcare settings. This role supports decision-making for patients and providers through the use of information technology and processes. The position involves project management, education, and the development of informatics solutions to enhance clinical documentation and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare computer systems, equipment, and applications
• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare technological trends and developments
• Incorporate theories, principles, and concepts from appropriate sciences into informatics practice
• Integrate ergonomics and human-computer interaction principles into informatics solution design
• Systematically determine social, legal, regulatory, and ethical impact of an informatics solution
• Facilitate the creation of nursing and physician knowledge
• Act as a Project Manager, Consultant, Educator, Researcher, Product Developer, Decision Support/Outcomes Facilitator, Advocate, Policy Developer
• Participate in designing, developing, and marketing quality informatics solutions
• Provide ongoing coordination, review, and analysis of the clinical documentation system
• Support both clinical and non-clinical areas of practice
• Manage and support aspects of system implementation and rollout
• Communicate technical issues and processes clearly
• Interact with business area users for planning and data gathering
• Identify project and application dependencies and risks
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans
• Manage the change control process
• Manage multiple priorities against numerous deadlines
• Work independently and within a team environment
• Assist in development of user documentation and training programs
• Prepare and present progress reports and project scorecards
• Implement, maintain, and evaluate clinical documentation systems
• Analyze, develop, and evaluate processes for information flow
• Assist staff with efficient use of information systems
• Obtain staff feedback about system deficiencies
• Coordinate with nursing educators in the development of education programs
• Teach the computer component of new employee education
• Conduct orientation/training on information systems
• Provide prompt consultation regarding troubleshooting or system inquiries
• Monitor and evaluate activities related to the information system
• Implement and modify processes and tools for documentation management
• Assist staff with clinical documentation questions
• Formulate and revise policies and procedures for nursing use of clinical information systems
• Assist in collation of administrative reports as requested
• Promote awareness of data validity and security
• Contribute to departmental objectives and meet productivity expectations
• Prioritize and organize work for maximum efficiency

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Registered Nursing Program
• Licensed to work as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• 2+ years' experience working with computerized patient care and patient management systems

Nice-to-haves

• Associates Degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or related field