RN Informaticist, Clinical Informatics

The Informaticist Registered Nurse (RN) exercises leadership in the assessment - planning - implementation and evaluation of hardware and software applications integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and associated programs/applications.

English Language Proficiency

7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English

Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program

Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program

(OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program

Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)

Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment:

Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies

An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required

Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required

Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2

OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2

OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience

OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience

Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others

A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3

OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3

OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3

OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience

OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and no professional nursing experience

Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting

MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III

OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III

OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III

OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III

*Registered Nurse Informaticist with hands-on CAC experience and a proven record leading the education - implementation - testing - optimization - and modernization of SLVHCS clinical information systems (VistA/CPRS and related platforms)

Demonstrates leadership - systems analysis - and creative approaches to design - delivery - and maintenance of informatics solutions that advance safe - effective - and compliant patient care

Expert in EHR training and competency - workflow transformation - template/reminder builds - system upgrades - and cross functional collaboration with OI&T - HIMS - Clinical Engineering - AOs/ADPACs - and clinical leadership

Light lifting - under 15 pounds - Light carrying - under 15 pounds - Straight pulling (0.5hrs) - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hand required - Walking(1hrs) - Standing(1hrs) - Repeated bending(0.5hrs) - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Specific visual requirement( one eye required) - Hearing(aid may be permitted)

Environmental Factors: Excessive noise - intermittent - working closely with others - working alone.

The Informaticist Registered Nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary team members - including other program and service leaders at the facility and network

They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide

The Informaticist Registered Nurse (RN) exercises leadership in the assessment - planning - implementation and evaluation of hardware and software applications integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and associated programs/applications

They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide

The Informaticist will assist in directing the provision of education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization

Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process - influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and executes position responsibilities that demonstrates proficiency and self-directed goal setting for managing complex situations

The Informaticist Registered Nurse is responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level

Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility - Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) - or Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) - illustrating performance and leadership that benefit the facility

Serve as a Clinical Application Coordinator (CAC) with responsibility for EHR configuration - template builds - clinical reminders - consults - menu/order set builds - iMed Consent - and VistA/CPRS upgrades

Coordinate testing - installation - and training for EHR components and related health information systems

Design implementing - and evaluating education and training programs for clinical information systems - including development of curricula - competency assessments - and course improvement strategies

Mange in-person and virtual training sessions for Electronic Health Record(EHR) workflows - new employee orientation - trainee onboarding - and ad-hoc sessions for system upgrades and third-party applications

Tracking training completion and competency through VA Talent Management System (TMS) and other tools

ensuring compliance with VHA directives - accreditation standards - and local policies

Develops and maintain SharePoint Online resources for hosting educational materials - tracking attendance - and collecting feedback

Perform systems analysis and evaluation - hardware/software assessments - and recommending procurement to support clinical and administrative workflows

Collaborate with VHA Office of Health Informatics - Clinical Informatics and Data Management Office - and Associate Chief of Staff for Clinical Informatics on EHR modernization initiatives and integration of new informatics tools

Coordinate with OI&T - HIMS - Clinical Engineering - and other services on testing and installation of Vista/CPRS components supporting programs such as Telehealth - COVID-19 - MISSION Act - and Community Care

Provide secondary ADPAC support and troubleshooting daily operating problems across relevant software modules

ensuring proper medical record documentation - coding/billing practices - and safe - effective use of technology

providing advice and instruction to staff on informatics and administrative matters

Develops collaborative partnerships and physicians - nurses - and administrative officers to improve clinical workflows and informatics outcomes

Utilizing SQL - MUMPS - and other tools for data validation - query design - and troubleshooting EHR data/reporting pipelines

VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 07:30am to 04:00pm

Subject to change based on the facility needs Telework: Ad-Hoc Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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