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ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: PRIORITY RECRUITMENT

The Clinical RN Informaticist will collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups, and functions as the point-person in promoting the understanding, integration, and application of information technology in healthcare settings in accordance with strategic business objectives. This role serves as a liaison between clinicians and IT professionals to facilitate a common understanding of the clinical standards and process improvement activities across multidisciplinary teams throughout the lifecycle of clinical systems implementations and maintenance activities. The Clinical RN Informaticist will play a major role in the testing, training activities, and the phased implementation of information technology projects.

Job Requirements Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to: Comprehensive understanding of clinical principles to evaluate system needs. Understanding of healthcare informatics principles, clinical decision support systems, electronic health records (EHR), and health information exchange (HIE) standards. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Proficient in operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing various software and hardware systems. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse population. Experience in project management that leads to positive change management is preferred. License/Certification Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Certification in Nursing Informatics from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is preferred.

Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred four years of work experience in clinical care nursing that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities preferred Previous experience involving the implementation and use of clinical information systems is strongly preferred. Advanced education in the field of medical informatics is preferred. Experience with Oracle Cerner EHR preferred. Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 20 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers; and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment.