Nursing Education Coordinator II

Job Description

Clinical Information Specialist
Nursing Education Coordinator II (Endoscopy)
Clinical Informatics Program (Epic Project)
Location: To Be Determined
Temporary Full-Time
(PCN 56693TMP)

About the Role

As a Clinical Information Specialist (CIS) you will be assigned to the Endoscopy Application. The CIS design and build workflows that take advantage of this integration. The CIS will be expected to be cross trained between 1-2 applications.

The CIS reports directly to the Informatics Manager- Specialized Application.

Travel to Wisconsin (United States) for training is an expectation of this position. A valid passport will be required.

Duties: (Included but not limited to):
" Collaborate with representatives from all roles in the Endoscopy Clinics and work on documenting new workflows.
" Working closely with other implementation teams to analyze the Endoscopy workflows.
" Actively obtain feedback to improve the Endoscopy workflows Analyzing workflows and documentation, including use case development.
" Participate in workflow adoption sessions, especially for patient tracking.
" Understand the objectives for implementing an HIS and can recognize opportunities for process redesign that will help our organization maximize the benefits of the implementation.
" Understand data flow between integrated applications.
" Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients across all levels of the organization.
" Work with the Physician and Nursing Champions
" Coordinate/oversee project-related activities, and tasks assigned to analysts.
" Coordinate and communicate with our end users and representatives from ancillary departments, such as lab, radiology, and pharmacy.
" Understand the objectives for implementing an HIS and can recognize opportunities for process redesign that will help our organization maximize the benefits of the implementation.
" Responsible for maintaining dependable and accurate data in Health Information Systems while ensuring these systems support clinical standards, best practice in acute and long-term care and community areas throughout the province.
" Analysts will cross-train broadly.
" Understand and account for a vast array of integration points.
" Analyze workflows and documentation, including use case development.
" Work with end-users to define, execute and track test scenarios and ensure appropriate end user training.
" Communicate and document business and IT information in line with agreed processes and procedures effectively.
" Facilitate and leading group meetings such as workshops while documenting outcomes.
" Provide input and advice on IT solution strategies, plans and deployments.
" Ensure adherence to governance and Digital Health Division standards (e.g., privacy and security).
" Provide oversight, advice, and guidance to high paced teams.
" Support change management and deployment of new software systems.
" Manage the implementation, support, and recommendation for enhancement of clinical software applications in the health system.
" Provide ongoing consultation and support for users of clinical applications from a variety of clinical perspectives for complex and program specific clinical information systems.
" Develop and implementing policies and procedures for providing support for clinical applications in the health system.
" Consult with application users, program managers, information systems staff, application support personnel, vendors/private businesses, and public stakeholders to identify implementation issues and work with management of the program to resolve issues.
" Assist with the development of application training materials and manuals for users of clinical applications within the health system and provide application training when required.
" Facilitate feedback and communication among end users, management, and the regional and provincial stakeholder groups through participation in regional and provincial committees and user groups to promote system usage and improve data consistency.
" Optimize use of current reporting capability in the clinical applications and support the development of additional report specifications when required for the effective management of client programs and service delivery through advocacy, training, and consultation with program managers.
" Analyze the clinical information requirements of the organization through consultation with managers and professional staff and evaluating opportunities for using clinical applications to meet identified needs and improve efficiencies.
" Facilitate the review of new clinical information systems with prospective users and provide feedback from the consultations to the management team.
" Collaborate with various stakeholders at all levels to review and assess application usage and data quality through periodic audits for compliance with regional, best practice and legislative standards, and identifying strategies to improve compliance.

Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved/recognized post-secondary nursing education program with a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.
" A current practicing license with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required.
" Willing to acquire Epic Certification; prerequisites, participate in Epic training/education sessions, complete self-assessments and successfully challenge the certification exam.
" Minimum of five years' experience in the health system in a clinical discipline, health information or information technology.
" Familiar with physician practices' workflows and patient experience.
" Experience and knowledge regarding Endoscopy procedures and workflows.
" Able to learn quickly and be able to apply their own knowledge with implementation and maintenance activities.
" Understand the applications that frequently integrate with Scheduling, and OR.
" Technical aptitude to quickly learn how other applications work and apply his/her understanding throughout the implementation and during maintenance.
" Strong communication and organizational skills.
" Past success with large-scale system projects.
" Reinforce the importance of the project together with the executives and the Project Executive and provide consistent communication to the project team.
" Provide perspective on common challenges and strategies for success.
" Approach problems constructively by focusing on how to move the project forward.
" Match organizational needs to the system's functionality.
" Explore and analyze alternatives.
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check.

Salary:
" NS-30 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $40.36 to $50.24 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.

Hours of Work:
" 75 hours Bi-weekly; Monday to Friday.

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number EPIC005, to:
Human Resources Department
NLHS-Labrador-Grenfell Zone
St. Anthony, NL A0K 4S0
Tel:
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Posting Date: April 30, 2024
Closing Date: May 9, 2024

CC: RNUNL
"If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit."