Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as a clinical expert providing teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, and systems improvement in a specific practice area or with a specific patient population. Coordinates and guides clinical activities/projects of nurses within a practice area. Being a Clinical Nurse Specialist collaborates with members of the health care team to design and implement safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based care strategies. May require a master's degree in nursing. Additionally, Clinical Nurse Specialist requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Clinical Nurse Specialist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)
Job Description
An established critical access hospital in northern Maine is currently searching for an experienced RN Specialist Clinical Informatics to join their award-winning healthcare team.
This organization provides access to world-class acute care services to a population of roughly 14,000 people. The inpatient services provided include cardiology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and wound care. This system also provides various outpatient services including laboratory procedures, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, chemotherapy, same-day surgery, cardiac and pulmonary rehab, nutritional counseling, home health, and respiratory care.
Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the RN Specialist Clinical Informatics will lead the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of various changes in the Electronic Health Systems. The RN Specialist will oversee system support and troubleshooting, manage data collection, perform quality analysis of provided care, and communicate and collaborate with leadership regarding departmental goals and customer service.
What Makes You Awesome :
Located in northern Maine, this region offers a beautiful outdoor environment close to the water. If you are a fan of the rural outdoors and northeastern coast, this is the perfect place for you!
This respectable healthcare facility is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package with industry leading benefits.