Job Summary

Nurse Informatician Associate integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice. Facilitates data integration, information and knowledge to support patients, nurses, and other providers in their decision-making in all roles and settings. Support is accomplished through the use of information structures, information processing, and information technology.

Job Duties

• Collects appropriate information to process requests to produce accurate reports.
• Documents programming code and processes according to department standards.
• Provides input into ad hoc request processes, new report development and enhancing existing reports.
• Coordinates the development, documentation, and review of business requirements.
• Apply business rules, processes, workflow to the use of new or redesigned information technology systems.
• Identifies data relevant to the coordination of care of patients.
• Coordinates the collection and recording of data relevant to the nursing care of patients.
• Participate as a content expert for the framework that surrounds the nursing processes for assessment, diagnosis, patient and family education, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Articulates the informatics needs to the information technology staff and articulates the system limitations to the nursing staff.
• Analyzes documents, files, reports, and other application-related nursing or case management workflows.
• Vets the proposed workflows with nursing management and the various nursing committees.
• Assures that documentation exists for procedures and other operating characteristics.
• Assures that the analysis and workflows address regulatory requirements.
• Participate as a content expert to evaluate information and assist others in developing charting tools and flow sheets to support their area of nursing practice.
• Evaluates and assist with the coordination of the training classes.
• Recommends system enhancements to support nursing and other clinical department end users.
• Supports testing of application upgrades.
• Prepares training materials and assists with training of end users and super users.
• Mentors nursing staff through implementation and updates of the electronic medical record.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

• Hours: Primary hours 8 AM to 4:30 PM
• Work location: Hybrid role. Will be permitted to work remotely but must be able to work in person in Danville, PA.
• Required experience: BSN with 3 years of RN work experience
• Preferred Experience: EPIC Healthy Planet module, data analytics, and nurse informatics experience is preferred.

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity 

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills

Interpersonal Communication; Communication

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.