Nursing Informatics (Relocation required to Abu Dhabi, UAE)

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the Nursing Informatics efforts at CCAD across the continuum of care. Assumes responsibility for the design and development, implementation and ongoing administration of nursing information systems for the Chief Nursing Officer. Provides consultation to the CNO department regarding recommendations for improvements related to informatics and clinical practice. Oversees all projects related to clinical information systems and serves as nursing liaison to IT. Works with key stakeholders to integrate electronic applications into CCAD operations in order to provide quality care and cost efficient services which are aligned with CCAD priorities.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

• Reports directly to Director, Nursing Education and Professional Development
• Reports indirectly to Executive Director of Nursing Operations

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates and partners with CCAD leaders and key stakeholders in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices within clinical informatics.
• Provides facility vision, leadership and technical advice related to clinical applications, process and workflow design, data management and related processes.
• Provides strategic and tactical leadership to manage the impact of changes on clinical applications on the delivery of patient care and member services.
• Advocates use of clinical applications and directs development and implementation of changes to EPIC to improve quality, care experience, and efficiency across the continuum of care.
• Manages clinical applications to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service and highest standards of quality and innovation.
• Develops plans and implementation for new and revised information systems, ensures communication among employees, and facilitates adherence to established programs and policies.
• Coordinates and facilitates on-going clinical application evaluation including: user accuracy, data integrity, and system reliability.
• Develops and implements action plans as needed to support user accuracy, data integrity and system reliability.
• Serves as a liaison between operations and other teams to communicate and facilitate system modification to meet user needs.
• Identifies and resolves workflow issues through analyzing workflows, rounding on units, and conducting ad-hoc training.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing, IT or healthcare related field is required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or IT is preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of informatics experience in a health care environment is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in allied health management, quality improvement, and patient safety.
• Designing EPIC interactions and workflows.
• Valid and current national license is required.
• BLS is required from AHA or an equivalent organization, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
• ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty is required, from AHA or an equivalent organization; or must obtain within 6 months of employment.
• EPIC certification.
• Strong organizational, collaboration and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and/or make presentations to a large, diverse audience.
• Ability to speak and write in English is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, EPIC required.

Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care