Informaticist RN

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Mental Health resources for you and your family
• Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
• Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
• Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability 
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
• Employer Discounts
• Relocation Assistance*
• Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*

*for eligible hires

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph Hospital.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

The Nursing Informaticist collaborates and/or co-leads in the evaluation, implementation, and maintenance of Clinical Information Systems as they relate to patient care. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and implementing other computer activities that relate to Hospital Information Systems and patient care in general that strive to improve patient care/safety, and/or reduce costs.

Primary systems include, but are not limited to the following: Clinical Documentation, Medication Administration, Point of Care Systems and any other systems that are used by and/or impact nursing care providers.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with safety and emergency procedures.

• Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Contributes to improving clinical patient safety.
• Participates in clinical patient safety rounds.
• Implements an age appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the health care team per Scope of Service.
• Maintains policies, procedures, and training programs in the event of computer outages.
• Possesses ability to make timely decisions in emergency situations.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Follow all standards of safety precautions.

• Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies.
• Abides by Patient Care Services standards.
• Follows standards of conduct & policies/procedures of SJHC.
• Follows all applicable laws and regulations and reports violations to the appropriate chain of command.

• Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines.
• Prepares a detailed work program and estimates for projects & monitors progress of work against these estimates.
• Monitors quality & quantity of work accomplished within detailed work plans and analyzes variances from the plan; takes action required to complete projects on time.
• Designs or assists in designing report forms.
• Creates reports as needed using various reporting tools.
• Prepares statistical analysis of data to aid in identifying trends and aberrances.
• Coordinates writing, implementing and maintaining policies/procedures that correlate to computer functions.

• Performs critical/frequent procedures or services.
• Seeks to reduce redundancy and improve usability of all information systems.
• Seeks to discern user needs and find solutions to meet those needs whenever feasible.
• Guarantees that user personnel are appropriately involved throughout design and installation processes and are properly trained upon project completion.
• Coordinates the plan for and performs staff instruction on use of Clinical Information Systems screens and new functions.

• Provides care/services based on identified needs.
• Effectively problem solves and provides support to clinical system users.
• Ensures the consistent availability of instructions required and the equipment inventory on a 24-hour basis for all supported clinical information systems.
• Evaluates system impact on patients and personnel and makes recommendations for changes.
• Provides input into preparation of project budgets and monitors timelines and resource allocation.
• Develops realistic goals and objectives that are in congruence with SJHC’s strategic plan, mission and values.

• Uses required equipment for providing care/services.
• Recommends and/or makes updates to the system to insure compliance with rules/regulations and to ensure the system remains current.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job requirements.

• Consults with Hospital/department resources.
• Collaborates with IT and others in the selection, design, implementation and ongoing support of clinical information systems.
• Maintains effective lines of communication with the clinical services and management staff and physicians.
• Works with physicians, nursing service and other clinical services providing technical assistance with respect to clinical information systems.
• Works with IT personnel to make recommendations and promote changes that enhance the efficiency & coordination of information systems.
• Serves as key communications link on clinical information system projects.
• Works with installation directors, field engineers, and programmers on enhancements to, or problems with clinical information systems.
• Coordinates activities in clinical services related to implementation of computer programs.

• Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.
• Demonstrates organization skills, written & verbal communication skills, creativity, & self-motivation.
• Possesses the ability to work productively in an individual or group/team environment.
• Reports on the job as scheduled.
• Actively engages in acquiring & updating skills pertinent to systems utilized.
• Consider recommendations objectively.
• Changes behavior appropriately based on recommendations/evaluations.

• Other job duties assigned by Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS