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Summary:
- The Nursing Informatics Coordinator RN utilizes clinical expertise and knowledge of patient care, operational processes and information systems for effectively supporting the design, development, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the electronic health record. Participates in the ongoing development of automated processes and tools related to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The Clinical Nursing Informatics Coordinator acts as a translator, working closely with information systems to ensure that clinical user requirements are documented, tested and implemented according to specification. Directly supports the Manager of Clinical Nursing Informatics by participating in end-user training, supporting system upgrades and evaluating post-go live functionality and usage.
- The primary responsibility of the Infusion Nursing Informatics Coordinator RN is to support the implementation and ongoing optimization of Lean Taas across the relevant HUP-based infusion sites. The Infusion Nursing Informatics Coordinator RN will also be responsible for:• Alaris/Epic interoperability implementation and optimization across HUP outpatient infusion sites at PCAM, VF, and Radnor• Barcode Medication Administration implementation and optimization across HUP outpatient infusion sites at PCAM, VF, and Radnor • Project support for quality improvement efforts in Infusion across the system• Directly supporting the Infusion Manager of Clinical Nursing Informatics in the oversight of all nursing technology, informatics, EPIC, and Information Services needs for the infusion enterprise• Directly manages Infusion Scheduling Patient Services Coordinators (PSC)
Responsibilities:
Communicates the mission, vision and goals of HUP Nursing Service in all interactions with nursing personnel and other disciplines/departments. Fosters collegial professional relationships within nursing services, across hospital departments and UPHS. Partners with leaders in other patient care disciplines to promote quality patient care. Uses interpersonal skills to affect learning and practice changes. Facilitates the professional developments of others through internal consultation and role-modeling. Advocate for patient's needs and rights pertaining to clinical information systems, including issues of confidentiality Integrates nursing philosophy in clinical system design. Effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary team members through participation in committees /work teams/task forces Integrates evidence-based patient safety principles in all clinical practice initiatives and clinical system design. Provides clinical expertise in translating Penn Medicine Blueprint for Quality and Patient Safety into clinical system functionality Evaluates current nursing practice and patient care delivery and leverages technology to improve the quality and efficiency of care Establishes and leads initiatives to support the development and maintenance of a work environment related to clinical information system and electronic documentation. Functions as a liaison between clinical staff and information system staff to translate needs Identifies gaps in clinical process design and escalates issues for decision making Effectively interacts with all members of the health care team to determine needs and interpret system capabilities Provides leadership for nursing involvement in interdisciplinary quality improvement initiatives related to clinical information systems. Oversee the development, documentation, and communication of policies and procedures as they relate to clinical workflow and documentation Oversees the development of downtime procedures, policies and paper documentation tools Ensures nursing policies and procedures related to clinical systems are consistent with design process and identifies new policies when necessary Supports new system implementation projects including planning meetings, go-live support, post go-live issue resolution and lessons learned Participates in EMR planning meetings at entity and system level. Works with IS to develop, test and implement system enhancements Understands the impact of decisions and actions on the budget and schedules resources and time to minimize costs Leverages technology/innovations to support efficient/cost effective care and delivery Collaborates with nursing and IS leaders to develop a nursing workforce that can practice effectively in a technology rich environment Works collaboratively with IS education to develop training tools to assist with clinical system implementation Works with the nursing professional development specialist to develop a competency-based orientation for clinical information systems and keeps this current Provides support in promoting clinical system delivery methods including system demos, educational forums and one to one coaching. Manages team and individual performance for Infusion Scheduling Patient Services Coordinators, including recruitment, development, retention, and compliance. Credentials:
- RN or RN-GRAD or RN-TEMP (Required)
- PA RN License required.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
- Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: • Minimum 3-4 years' experience in clinical settings. Experience with clinical information systems
- Master of Arts or Science (Preferred)
- Education Specialization: Nursing Informatics or related-Leadership/Quality fields Equivalent Experience:
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