Description

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Informatics Officer (Registered Nurse) with the Information Services department. The work schedule for this position is a 9/80 with every other Friday off. Driving between sites is required.

Under general direction, the Clinical Informatics Officer develops and implements clinical process redesign and information flow strategies related to the implementation and ongoing support of the RUHS-MC Health Information System (HIS). The incumbent coordinates clinical workflow assignments, provides direction and oversight to subject matter experts, and leads multiple teams through all phases of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) lifecycle-including development, implementation, evaluation, support, modification, and updates. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Clinical Informatics Officer is a single-position, journey-level management classification that reports to an appropriate director-level position. Working collaboratively with the Chief Clinical Integration Officer, the Information Technology Department, HIS vendors, and medical, nursing, ancillary, and finance staff, the incumbent assesses and implements technological solutions that improve care delivery, enhance patient safety, and optimize workflow efficiency across RUHS-MC.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

What we are looking for in candidates:

• Experience managing clinical workflows, testing and redesigning processes, and applying current technologies in a rapidly changing environment
• Project management skills
• Presentation/written/oral communication skills
• Advanced computer skills with a high level of knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, electronic charting, patient tracking, physician order entry, and other clinical applications
• Clinical integration supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with Epic Care Connect preferred
• RN license/valid CDL required

Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region. The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center, and has the only Pediatric ICU in the region. For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org• Provide vision and oversight for complex enterprise projects; establish strategic and short-term plans for information technology systems in support of clinical operations.

• Direct RUHS-MC's clinical information systems operations; direct and coordinate all HIS operations and activities in support of interdisciplinary clinical practice, clinical decision-making, quality assessment, and patient safety initiatives.

• Translate clinician requirements, in partnership with leadership and staff, into specifications for clinical information systems to redesign the workflow in clinical areas.

• Coordinate, on behalf of clinical operations, the design, acquisition, and implementation of clinical/healthcare informatics, including software validation, clinical content development, user acceptance testing, business process re-engineering, training, and go-live implementation support.

• Organize teams/workgroups to support the effective implementation of the EMR systems to achieve maximum benefits.

• Identify applicable information systems that support nursing practices and other clinical disciplines; coordinate research, selection and planned implementation process for nursing and clinical applications.

• Facilitate effective communication with user groups; assist with go-live readiness to ensure smooth implementation of new functional elements, applications and major releases of the EMR; interface with Nursing Administration, Director(s) of Nursing Services, Nurse Coordinators, Information Services management, Physicians, Health Information Management Director, and other clinicians related to the development, implementation and review of the RUHS-MC's clinical information systems and procedures.

• Prepare, negotiate and present budgets and other funding proposals related to the implementation of the HIS; monitor expenditures and operate within budget allocation.

• Negotiate, prepare, review, and enforce contracts and service level agreements.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the health information/clinical information systems.

• Develop and/or review applicable policies and procedures.

• Identify risks, potential impacts, and mitigation strategies; obtain approval for implementing corrective plans.

• Support and coordinate software applications supporting clinical operations including, but not limited to, scheduling and acuity systems; provide technical training and support to end-users.

• May direct various personnel activities including, but not limited to, personnel selection, promotions, performance appraisal, and professional growth.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare informatics, or another healthcare related field to the assignment. A relevant Master's degree from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred.

Experience: Five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting, preferably intensive care, with at least three years of progressively responsible information systems administration that includes leadership of a team implementing a major information system.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of nursing informatics, clinical management processes and procedures, clinical documentation, and electronic medical records; clinical and nursing support applications (e.g., EMRs, and EPIC electronic medical records); general computer networks and software interface; standards and compliance issues related to patient care and safety required by the Joint Commission, Department of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, State Department of Health Services, and California Board of Nursing.

Ability to: Supervise, including matrix based project management; manage multifaceted and technically sophisticated clinical information projects; develop strategic plans for successful operations; lead complex clinical information systems implementations and teach others to use the systems; work with a variety of vendors and applications is highly desired.

Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid and current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Possession of a valid and current certification in Nursing Informatics issued by the American Nurse Credentialing Center is preferred. (Certification in Nursing Informatics must be obtained within the probationary period.)What's Next?This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
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Applican ts who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson :
alevinson@rivco.org / 951-955-5562