The Informatics Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates leadership in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating hardware and software solutions integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and related applications. This RN contributes to the delivery of education, orientation, and competency development, as well as providing consultation on quality improvement initiatives and outcomes utilization.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Demonstrates proficiency in content management, application support, system optimization, data management, business and partnership management, and change management. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including program and service leaders, to support informatics initiatives. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with VA staff at all levels nationwide. Implements and supports patient safety policies and systems in alignment with National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) guidelines. Develops, maintains, and operates patient safety processes at the facility, including participation in Root Cause Analyses. Applies healthcare management principles in supporting and directing healthcare delivery systems. Performs duties that contribute to the administrative management of healthcare delivery systems. Applies advanced clinical knowledge to guide staff in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes beyond the immediate setting. Develops recommendations and strategies to resolve complex issues, providing leadership and direction for stakeholders. Utilizes best practice evidence and research findings to inform nursing informatics practice decisions at the unit, team, or workgroup level. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0700-1530 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Preferred Experience: Prior Informatics RN experience Prior experience leading or participating in root cause analysis LEAN training National Center for Patient Safety Training or other safety specific reporting training Electronic Health Record Implementation experience as a support or lead role Prior RN experience working with patient safety and systems for entering patient safety reports The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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