Clinical Informatics Specialist

Clinical Informatics Specialist Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Clinical Informatics Specialist to join our team!

Informatics is dedicated to delivering high quality patient care through efficient management of data and technical systems.

The Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for the assessment, planning, training, implementation, evaluation and optimization of nursing informatics projects. She/he serves as the primary interface between nursing, patient care services, Clinical Engineering and Information Services to ensure multi‑ and interdisciplinary project coordination. She/he also participates in communications and project planning regarding system implementation and integration with other MVH initiatives. She/he is knowledgeable about the nursing process and nursing practice, relevant regulatory mandates, and principles of quality/safety improvement.

The nursing informatics projects are planned and implemented using evidence‑based practices for planning, understanding, guiding and delivering responsible nursing care.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full‑time, part‑time or PRN status classification.

• Ensures the completion and effectiveness of assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and optimization of nursing informatics projects.
• Collaborates with clinical department directors, nurse managers, clinical experts, physicians, and other key staff in overall project evaluation. Identifies key benchmarks for use in evaluation.
• Initiates and directs planning related to project development including the identification of project objectives, expected outcomes, resource requirements, and evaluation strategies.
• Contributes to the design and conduct of evidence‑based practice and quality improvement activities related to patient care and families.
• Coordinates system parameters and project designs with the POC manager, project teams, and/or vendors.
• Provides program management for nursing informatics projects including assessing unit and department technology needs and coordinating orientation classes at implementation.
• Provides ongoing end user education.
• Works with appropriate department teams and directors to confirm staff involvement and competency for projects as appropriate.
• Provides support to nursing staff for relevant technologies through regular clinical rounds.
• Provides support for daily system operations for relevant technologies.
• Role models leadership behaviors that demonstrate professional values and commitment to advanced practice.
• Facilitates a safe practice environment for interdisciplinary team members’ use of technology.
• Establishes collaborative relationships with other members of the health care team for effective interdisciplinary care.
• Evaluates current interventions and emerging technologies to ensure implementation of strategies that promote viable data cost and quality outcomes.
• Provides a nursing perspective and articulates nursing needs related to integration of technology in patient care delivery.
• Evaluates necessary changes in nursing clinical practice and workflow as related to technology including new functionality and functional applications.
• Analyzes processes and implements necessary process improvements related to technology inventory and lifespan; obtains and analyzes data related to the quantity of devices needed to meet clinical demands.
• Evaluates practice setting suitability for use of technology with the goal of ultimately achieving one standard of care.
• Evaluates outcomes of technology use including but not limited to feedback from users and impact on improved patient safety.
• Assists patient care managers and others in the interpretation and use of data for decision‑making.
• Promotes inquiry by stimulating and encouraging staff members to…