Overview

　　About Sequoia Hospital – Hello Humankindness

　　Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/bayarea/locations/sequoia/services/heart-and-vascular-institute) is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care, affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement (https://dignityhealth.org/Service%20Areas/bayarea/locations/sequoia/services/orthopedics) program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center (https://dignityhealth.org/Service%20Areas/bayarea/locations/sequoia/services/birth-center) is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology (https://dignityhealth.org/Service%20Areas/bayarea/locations/sequoia/services/breast-and-diagnostic-center) . Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment, including private, spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.

　　Learn more about us (https://dignityhealth.org/Service%20Areas/bayarea/locations/sequoia/about-us) , our awards (https://dignityhealth.org/Service%20Areas/bayarea/locations/sequoia/about-us/quality---awards) , and some of our services:

　　Heart Surgery (https://dignityhealth.org/Service%20Areas/bayarea/locations/sequoia/services/heart-and-vascular-institute/heart-surgery)

　　Maternity

　　Orthopedics (https://dignityhealth.org/Service%20Areas/bayarea/locations/sequoia/services/orthopedics)

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　　Responsibilities

　　The Clinical Informatics Nurse manages the development, implementation, training, evaluation and maintenance enhancements of Clinical Information Systems projects within the Hospital, specifically related to automated management of information. Provides user support by facilitating communication between Information Technology staff (DIGNITY HEALTH IT), the DIGNITY HEALTH Clinical Information Systems team and the clinical users at Sequoia Hospital. Supports analysis of application use, system performance, hardware reliability and software stability in collaboration with resources from DIGNITY HEALTH IT, the DIGNITY HEALTH Clinical Information Systems team and clinical users at Sequoia Hospital. Develops, supports and activates disaster recovery strategies in times of need. Participates in application development decisions. Secures and reports user input in design development. Coordinates application validation and testing prior to implementation. Captures, defines, and prioritizes pre and post implementation issues. Reports and participates in the problem solving of issues both locally and at enterprise level. Coordinates the collection and reporting of metrics defining benefits realization and return on investment associated with Clinical Information Systems.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum:

　　Possesses an understanding of clinical application functionality including clinical documentation, order entry, results retrieval, charge item master, system design/build/test/release processes, and workflow design/redesign.

　　Knowledgeable of new trends in clinical management and information systems.

　　Must have thorough knowledge of nursing practices and principles, acute medical surgical and/or critical care experience required.

　　Formal training and/or experience in nursing informatics including familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) is expected.

　　Excellent computer skills with ability to create graphic design and develop written content in a clear, concise and accurate manner (excellent English grammar skills).

　　A Bachelor’s Degree and formal education as a Registered Nurse is required.

　　Substantial knowledge of Microsoft WORD and EXCEL is required.

　　Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.

　　Preferred:

　　Experience in a nursing leadership level position at a health care institution of similar size and complexity is highly recommended.

　　Experience in data base design, implementation and medical vocabulary (SNOMED, LOINC, ICD-9) optional.

　　Formal medical informatics training is desirable.

　　Powerpoint, MS Project and MS Visio experience is preferred.

　　Pay Range

　　$54.43 - $78.93 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.