Clinical Informatics Nursing Educator

The Clinical Informatics Nursing Educator leverages the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical workflow expertise, analytics, and change management strategies to identify and facilitate the adoption of clinical information systems and technologies that support and improve the patient experience.

This position works with rostered patients to improve engagement while actively engaging with leadership and staff to provide guidance and monitor clinical workflow processes with the development and implementation of strategies focused on quality improvement goals. The Clinical Informatics Nursing Educator will be responsible for clinical competencies of the MA and Nurse staff to ensure the high-quality care of our patients, monitoring and triage of the EMRs hospital follow ups & stat buckets. And all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. In conjunction with the Quality Program Manager (QPM), facilitates activities related to TCCH's quality and performance improvement programs in accordance with the requirements of governmental agencies (i.e. HRSA), health plans, and other regulatory or accrediting agencies based on TCCH's needs.
2. Works with all Health Plans to meet quality expectations as set forth in the individual contracts.
3. In partnership with the QPM, assist Directors, Managers, and Site Leadership in developing process improvements in support of TCCH's quality project plan and quality improvement plan.
4. Support the reporting of data to outside agencies to meet qualify program requirements.
5. Actively pursues and takes advantage of educational opportunities to further their knowledge of areas of responsibility or to become a more effective team member.
6. Supports Site Managers with training and development of clinical competencies and ensuring these are completed annually.
7. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
8. Oversees and is responsible for the Vaccine for Children Program in conjunction with site management.
9. All other duties assigned.

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Minimum Work Experience: Two years of clinical experience preferred. Experience in quality improvement and management in a hospital or ambulatory setting preferred. Experience in quality improvement in a Federally Qualified Health Center highly preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current Washington State RN license required. Must have or be able to obtain Licenses/Certifications CPR certification within 3 months of hire. ALCS certification may be required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: High level of knowledge in quality-of-care standards and regulations, in areas such as HRSA, MCO's, and PCMHs. Experience in developing, implementing, and enforcing quality of care standards and regulations. Very strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Computer literate and able to review and analyze data in electronic format. Knowledge of current regulations, guidelines, and the scope of practice of Registered Nurses in the state of Washington.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Tri-Cities Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Exempt position