Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Under the direction of the nurse manager, this role plans, directs, and evaluates the overall informatics related operational functions of the department. Coordinates the activities of the department, including organizing, directing, and assigning work to other staff as needed. Critical thinking, creativity, and ability to function appropriately given a certain degree of latitude is required. The position serves as a lead with overall responsibility in implementing and supporting the technology tools that bring information to our nursing staff and make providing exceptional care to our patients more streamlined, compliant, and consistent. Incumbents in this position use their collective nursing experience, informatics experience and leadership experience to assist the Informatics Nurse Manager with the needs of the department. Incumbent may be assigned in areas such as orientation, leader development, change management, employee engagement, or other areas as needed. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists team members to successfully perform the role of the Informatics Nurse.
• Supports and promotes excellence in nursing relations.
• Anticipates, identifies and articulates organizational improvement strategies through the evaluation of data and effectiveness of interventions.
• Functions as a resource/consultant for new employees, students, clinical departments, educators, and leaders.
• Assists with the management of the department which involves interviewing, hiring, orienting, and coaching of inexperienced staff.
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and may coordinate with leadership to suggest updates as needed.
• May work with management to provide leadership during any absenteeism.
• Gathers best practices, tools, processes, and options through networking within the organization and with other organizations utilizing Epic Hyperspace.
• Leads Projects/Coordinating with other departments on Projects and go-lives.
• Participates on hospital committees and in meetings.
• Resolves problems, provides support, and expedites service to hospital departments.
• At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

• Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills, leadership, coordination, and communication skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communications skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant software applications.

• Ability to supervise independently, demonstrate higher level problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Member of governance and other committees where department needs representation.

• Contribute significantly to unit goals or organizational pillar goals.

• Ability to work in a team environment with rapidly changing priorities and demands.

• The ability to credibly interface with staff and senior executives, including the ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders effectively.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes, to effectively monitor and develop team and to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

• Knowledge of assigned department's area of specialization to analyze, plan, and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.

• Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.

• Ability to work in a team environment with rapidly changing priorities and demands.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• Two years of experience in an nursing informatics role.
• Three years of experience working with electronic health records.
• Four years of experience in a relevant setting.

Licenses Required

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
• Degree or Certification in Informatics.
• Previous experience leading/managing projects and employees.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to ten pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements