Description du poste
The Registered Nurse- Informaticist is accountable for all elements of the nursing process and influences outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates leadership, continuous learning, and systematic evaluation of practice. Proficient in core informatics functions, including content management, application support, health IT optimization, enterprise data management, business architecture, partnership and requirements management, and change management.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
The Informatics Registered Nurse (RN) provides leadership in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and optimizing hardware and software applications integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and related systems. The Informaticist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, program and service leaders, and VA staff across the facility, practice setting, network, and nationwide organization. Responsibilities include supporting education, orientation, competency development, quality improvement, outcomes utilization, and effective adoption of informatics solutions. Expectations: Synthesizes data, information, and knowledge to identify patterns, variances, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Leads unit, team, or group efforts to develop, implement, monitor, maintain, and optimize EHR-related technology and access to informatics tools that support quality care. Applies nursing informatics expertise, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills to guide staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating quality and performance improvement initiatives. Develops informatics strategies and recommendations to resolve complex issues in collaboration with stakeholders. Establishes consultative relationships that support collaboration, professional development, mentorship, and problem resolution. Supports initiatives that improve the Veteran experience, including care coordination, timely issue resolution, and response to negative trends or environmental concerns. Advocates for patients by protecting the health, safety, dignity, and rights of populations served. Leads staff in identifying, analyzing, and addressing ethical issues affecting patients, caregivers, and employees. Models high-reliability principles and I CARE values to promote consistent care delivery and improved outcomes. Communicates effectively to build cooperation, confidence, and collaboration in support of safe, effective outcomes. Builds and sustains productive relationships at the team and organizational levels. Shares knowledge and provides feedback through presentations, meetings, conferences, peer collaboration, and other professional activities. Educates, precepts, mentors, and advises colleagues and students; supports staff orientation and ongoing development. Participates in continuing education and maintains knowledge of professional, clinical, technical, and informatics issues. Seeks current practice experiences and formal or independent learning opportunities to maintain and develop specialty, clinical, and professional competencies. Leads communication, education, and change implementation at the unit or team level, using project management principles and environmental assessment to support adoption of organizational updates. Contributes to healthcare advancement through presentations, publications, academic teaching, and participation in professional organizations. Assesses the practice setting to identify efficient, effective, and cost-conscious care delivery. Uses best-practice evidence and research findings to guide informatics and clinical practice decisions. Promotes and supports evidence-based practice and research by helping staff critically evaluate and apply findings to care. Prioritizes data collection based on the needs and conditions of the unit, team, or workgroup. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 d