Clinical Informaticist

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of duties relating to clinical information systems (CIS) applications. Supports projects related to the enhancement and system of CIS software and related processes. Seeks to optimize performance and utilization of CIS. Supports projects to support process improvement through the use of CIS. Serves as a subject-matter expert and makes discretionary and joint decisions using clinical judgment regarding clinical workflow and processes as they relate to CIS applications.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Nursing Informatics Board certification: Preferred
• Willing to pursue Board certification in Informatics from ANCC within 12 months of hire/transfer: Preferred
• Board Certification from ANCC in Informatics with other MSN discipline: Preferred
• Maintains ANCC Board Certification, Maintains home State licensure: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes resources to optimize complex clinical software utilizing established standards and departmental protocols. Works with customers to gather specifications for the purchase, development, and installation of clinical systems. Evaluates user requests for special enhancements to clinical systems and develop solutions.
• Assists in analyzing existing methods and developing alternatives to increase operations and production efficiency. Identifies potential process-specific risks and works collaboratively to develop strategies to mitigate or resolve them. Performs needs assessment for complex workflows, customers, and/or clinical areas.
• Researches, documents, and facilitates resolution to issues reported by end-users. Tests clinical software per checklist guidelines and develops test scenarios.
• Develops and follows project work plans. Leads and participates in user group meetings. Develops initiatives to support change management within impacted departments across the enterprise.
• Identifies potential areas where policies/procedures require development or change. Periodically assesses how users are progressing with their use of clinical applications and coordinate optimization training to further develop user proficiency, efficiency, and satisfaction.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.