Clinical Informatics Analyst-RN

• Employee Type Full-Time

• Name Shelly Bewick
• Email shelly.bewick

Works in close collaboration with the clinicians including physicians, departmental leadership, Quality, Patient Safety, Information Systems, Accreditation and Licensure departments to strategically select a design, implement and guide the use of technology to ensure optimal care delivery processes and effectively communicate patient care activity.

• Performs in-depth analysis of current and future workflows, data collection, report details and other technical issues associated with the EHR and designated third‑party applications
• Specializes in patient care processes and clinician workflow
• Develops workflow documentation for a variety information systems and disciplines
• Partners with vendor and quality, operational, and business leaders on system design and optimization to meet quality, safety, financial and efficiency needs
• Collects requirements regarding potential system enhancements or new system implementation and prepares details of specifications needed; prioritizes and implements and/or works with vendor to implement requested changes to the system
• Troubleshoots, identifies root cause, and documents problems of simple to medium complexity for assigned applications and systems
• Designs and executes small‑scale application testing as required
• Develops communication related to education efforts for deployments, upgrades, optimizations and other system changes as assigned
• Understands policies, procedures and constraints in core clinical or business area(s) of responsibility
• Validates data is accurate and meets business requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Communicates with patients, families and co‑workers in person, in writing and on telephone

• Associate's degree in Nursing required;
  Bachelor's degree in related field preferred (BSN, information systems, etc.)
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multi‑state privilege to practice" compact with Idaho required
• 2 years experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting preferred
• Participates in after hours on‑call, on‑call rotation and service recovery efforts as required
• Advanced understanding of the standard tools, workflow processes, and/or procedures and concepts used in the development and deployment of application software necessary to run the healthcare systems business, clinical or financial systems
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical or business principles to evaluate information system and healthcare regulatory needs
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and simultaneously on multiple priorities