GENERAL SUMMARY

The Nursing Informatics Coordinator is committed to tactical and strategic initiatives in which Information Systems will play a pivotal role both in providing systems support and in being an integral part of future services offered to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patients and clients.

Under general supervision, the Nursing Informatics Coordinator acts as the liaison between Nursing and the IT Department. They provide leadership on application utilization that ensures quality patient care outcomes. This position collaborates across teams to plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of systems and services.  They will work to ensure projects are implemented that support clinical practice, in addition to optimizing current technologies to ensure better integration with clinical workflows. They will leverage their own clinical knowledge to aid in diagnosing any problems and coordinating appropriate resources to find solutions. 

The Nursing Informatics Coordinator will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Nursing Informatics Coordinator will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinates and leads clinical reference calls, virtual demonstrations, and on-site demonstrations and site visits for potential clients.
2. Works with SRAlab clinical staff, Practice Councils and user groups to identify, justify and prioritize future department needs.
3. Collaborates with Management and serves as a liason to clinicians in designing, testing, implementing and maintaining workflow and clinical systems.
4. Educates staff as needed during and post-implementation.
5. Participates in Post-implementation monitoring of adoption and use and continued improvement of clinical practice environments.
6. Recommends innovative ideas, processes, and/or procedures for enhancements, additions, and modifications to improve existing systems based on clinical workflow and best practices.
7. Monitors legal and regulatory changes and standards of practice and ensures required modifications are identified and implemented.
8. Serves as a liaison to Cerner’s Rehabilitation` Strategic Council to guide evolution of clinical content, taking into consideration Cerner’s changing strategy/tools for online documentation.
9. Serves on appropriate SRAlab committees as needed.
10. Serves as clinical liaison to Data and Research Departments to help them understand processes and build.
11. Maintains current knowledge of trends in information systems and clinical documentation systems.
12. Develop strategies and best practices to incorporate into future information systems and policies.
13. Other duties assigned as needed

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports to the Manager of Clinical Applications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Current RN license, CRRN preferred.
2. Healthcare Informatics certification preferred, but not required.
3. Minimum of 5 years clinical experience required.
4. Minimum 3 years working with IT department.
5. Cerner or other major EMR workflow experience is preferred.
6. Innovative thinking to find solutions for clinical problems.
7. Working knowledge of regulatory changes that would impact nursing disciplines.
8. Ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
9. Skilled communicator and negotiator; able to resolve conflicts, disagreements, and misunderstandings.
10. Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse groups within a team environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SRAlab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Skills Required Experience

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Education and/or Experience

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent
• Must pass drug screen
• Must be available to work all shifts