Clinical Informatics Nurse Specialist

Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

Provides informatics analysis and support in the use of clinical information systems as assigned. Assesses workflow, related processes and requirements to facilitate system enhancements and modifications. Analyzes, configures, implements and supports approved system optimizations. Collaborates with management and clinicians in designing, implementing and maintaining clinical systems.  Assists in the development of design specifications in support of clinical applications related to regulatory requirements, best practices and clinician needs. Documents, analyzes, recommends and assists with implementing system enhancements, improved processes and workflows. Adheres to change management and all other applicable policies. Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential enhancements of the clinical application. Participates in the formulation of new or revised policies and procedures related to the clinical application.  Communicates and collaborates with internal and vendor resources as assigned. Participates in application testing, identifies and remediates problems prior to implementation. Provides clinician training. Follows St. John’s Riverside Hospital attendance policy. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree preferred. Electronic health record (EHR) application configuration experience required. Meditech clinical application configuration experience preferred. Microsoft office suite mastery required