Nursing Informatics Specialist- Lafayette Region

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job is responsible for the implementation and utilization of information systems required for patient care initiatives. Evaluates applications or vendors to best meet the needs of the organization, provides technical training and support to end users and is familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and provides end user testing and validation of content and workflow. Provides clinical and technical expertise to application implementation. Facilitates practice model education and communication.

This positions requires up to 75% travel to various Ochsner locations in the Lafayette Region.

Education 

Required – Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Allied Health field

Preferred – Master’s degree in Education or Allied Health field

Work Experience

Required – 3 years experience in a clinical practice setting including two years experience supporting automated Information systems and experience teaching / presenting one on one, in a group session or in front of a large audience (including providers).

Certifications

Required – Current State of Louisiana Registered Nurse License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent time management skills

Job Duties

• Coordinates and facilitates projects through their entire lifecycle.
• Leads the installation and testing of application enhancements and any necessary software upgrades.
• Leads the design, presentation, and evaluation of educational offerings and materials.
• May lead the design of ongoing audit tools, serve as resource regarding audits of open/dosed chart review, order entry, billing, and other automated functions.
• Assists managers and/or users in problem identification and participates in problem resolution activities.
• Provides ongoing reinforcement and clarification with management and staff regarding the effective use of the system.
• Develops, utilizes, and maintains required records for the departments, the organization, and other regulatory agencies, including monthly reports of project/ educational activities.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Other related duties as required.  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:  Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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