Clinical Informatics Registered Nurse - Onsite: Sheridan, Wyoming
6173 *Onsite: Sheridan, Wyoming* *ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL* At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to have achieved the 5-Star Quality Rating, ranking us in the top 13.6% of hospitals rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We believe that our ability to deliver excellent healthcare begins with our people, and we are proud of our more than 750 skilled, experienced, and caring employees. We have over 100 providers who specialize in 25 areas of expertise. Our facility is state-of-the-art, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centered care. · Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity. Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success. *JOB SUMMARY* Highly visible, hands-on position responsible for assisting clinicians with implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, including advice and assistance associated with vendor product delivery as it pertains to hardware and software setup and system configuration for clinicians. Provides systems workflow advice during the implementation processes and provides re-design ideas, builds clinician workflows and educates the end users. Ensures that the technology is being used appropriately, established technical and quality standards are followed, solutions are cost effective and the information needs of the informatics customers are met. Provides training for the clinical staff for existing and new applications. Consults with other staff from SMH departments. Uses clinical knowledge, informatics knowledge, practice experience and critical thinking to facilitate multidiscipline approach to promote highly functioning evidenced based care through the various EHR applications within SMH. *ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* * * Facilitates clinical informatics related to meetings and brings working groups to consensus. * Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations. * Develops and maintains standard documentation of system design and workflow processes. * Participates in collaborative projects such as EMR package review and implementation, provides support for system activations and upgrades involving 24/7 coverage. * Participates in departmental on-call support. * Provides expertise, influences and works collaboratively with clinicians, clinical departments and improvement teams in the planning, design, development, training, implementation, communication, maintenance and evaluation of new or existing functionality relate to clinical information systems, that utilizes evidence-based practices and are metric driven and optimized. * Utilizes standardized information services tools, such as a ticketing system, to place, monitor and facilitate closure of system tickets identifying breaks, optimization requests or related items, adhering to established service level commitments. * Understands and able to effectively communicate data integration requirements to clinical providers. * Acts as a change agent to develop new processes enhance existing workflows, and train clinical and medical staff in new functionality or processes. * Works closely with vendor(s) collaborates supplying certified EMR technology to Sheridan Memorial Hospital in accordance with organizational needs as well as internal clinical system analysts. Provides direct contact with vendor(s) to ensure customer needs are met. Participate in meetings, telephone conferences, industry conferences as deemed necessary * Analyzes and interpret patient, clinical and/or IT data to improve patient care. Utilizes system data to enhance EHR Utilization. * Aware of vendor implementation mythologies and timelines and be able to plan accordingly for successful projects implementations. * Working knowledge of human factors, clinical informatics and clinical transformation principles and concepts in order to maintain/improve effective communication within SMH. * Keeps abreast of relevant legislation, rules, regulations, tools, procedures, technical specifications and developments in the field of informatics best practice standards. * Reads current literature relevant to informatics, collaborates with colleagues and participates in professional organizations and/or conferences (as travel approved by supervisor) in order to be aware of developments and advances in informatics. * Participates in collaborative projects such as EHR package review/implementation. Manage priorities within the projects and timelines. * Maintains customer relations during courses of projects in order to attain product acceptance and adaptation. * Plans, coordinates and monitors development, or educational needs for nursing/clinical staff, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of assigned projects. * Develops improvement tools in collaboration with nursing and other informatics team members. * Maintains documentation in electronic format within Spiceworks (or a similar product) on projects planned, being worked on and completed. * Familiarity and gains knowledge of the primary EHR vendor products, and assist in building trusted relationships with vendors. Includes issue tracking tools and ability to communicate effectively issue management and resolutions. * Participates in the development of end-user communications, curriculum, training plans and tools. * Conducts and supports end-users training using formats appropriate to target audience. * Provides training to physicians/APC on the best practices for typical EHR system configuration of the EMR and other applications. * Assists with training program through regular written communication updates, tip sheets and formal and informal training. * Independently identifies learning needs, styles and barriers of individuals requiring additional assistance with changes in workflow and initiates appropriate methods of teaching while providing a safe learning environment * Provides technical advice to decision makers and end users that leads to successful outcome from pre-implementation, upgrade and maintenance involved in product/project selection, procurement, use and maintenance. Provides technical expertise to clinicians that supplements vendor product selection based on assessment of needs. * Makes presentations to clinical staff regarding projects and provides ongoing support to clinical staff through all phases of informatics projects. *POSITION QUALIFICATIONS* *Education / Experience / License and Certifications* * * Current Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure without restrictions, required. * Minimum two years' acute care nursing experience, required. * Informatics Certification, i.e., ANCC-Nursing Informatics, CPHIMS, or CAHIMS, preferred. * BLS certification, preferred. * *Additional Skills* * * Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing * Excellent customer service skills * Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite, including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. * Strong assessment skills * Ability to prioritize and organize. * Demonstrate and ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations. * Demonstrates proficient in effectively communicating data integration requirements to nursing and other clinical providers. * Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.* Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required. Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here. []( []( []( Live and work at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains in [Sheridan, Wyoming]( Sheridan Memorial Hospital has been caring for this community and northern Wyoming for 100 years. Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains of north eastern Wyoming spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. This is an excellent place to raise a family, with outstanding schools and many cultural and recreational activities available. Sheridan Memorial Hospital has various [job opportunities]( available. Should you choose to join our workforce, you will be among co-workers who are friendly, compassionate, caring and courteous. At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, the focus is on providing the most positive patient experience possible. We offer an excellent benefit package ([2025 Benefits Overview]( tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, competitive wages to include shift differential, comprehensive on-site education and certification programs and an opportunity for cross-training in many areas of the hospital. Our hospital has state-of-the-art technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes and rewards individual effort and creativity; to be responsive to changing modes of health care delivery and adapt accordingly; and, to operate a financially viable institution delivering services in a cost effective manner. We value effective communication and honesty and we believe that teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success. Various work schedules and shifts are available to accommodate your active lifestyle as well as provide added depth within our facility. For further information regarding [job opportunities]( including qualifications and requirements or the application process, please contact: Recruiter/Coordinator Human Resources Sheridan Memorial Hospital 1401 West Fifth Street, Sheridan, WY 82801 Phone: [307.673.4296](tel:1-307-673-4296) Fax: 307.673.4295 Contact Human Resources by Email at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Sheridan Memorial Hospital Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
