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Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime Clinical Informatics Manager!
At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person-centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.
As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center

Responsibilities:
The Clinical Informatics Nurse Manager serves as the liaison between clinical staff, information technology teams, and organizational leadership. This role leads clinical informatics initiatives, manages system implementations and upgrades, supports end-user training, and promotes the effective use of healthcare technology to enhance patient care and operational performance. It is fundamentally important that the individual in this role understands clinical workflow and how the software applications are used to support it. The Clinical Informatics Nurse Manager will analyze, research clinical information systems and processes and assist with design. The CINM will work with end users to understand requirements and work processes that can be improved using information technology and will facilitate system support including troubleshooting software, equipment, access and user problems.

• Instructs RNs and other clinical staff on the appropriate use of software applications for their role. The CINM will teach staff in both individual and group settings while employing a variety of teaching strategies in order to maximize effectiveness. Lead and supervise clinical informatics staff. Develop departmental goals and strategic plans. Collaborate with nursing, physician, and administrative leaders. Manage nursing informatics projects from planning through implementation.
• Acquires knowledge of healthcare application software through the active participation on implementation teams, application testing and problem resolution. In this role, it is important to learn core clinical system processes, aid in the research of reported issues and keep up the implementation of resolutions. Participates in long range planning and strategies for new applications or enhancements to current applications. Oversee optimization and maintenance of EHR system. Collaborate with IS Team on system upgrades, testing, and workflow redesign. Ensure clinical documentation supports quality and regulatory requirements. Evaluate and improve clinical workflows through technology.
• Monitor key performance indicators and outcomes. Create dashboards and reports for leadership. Collaborate with quality, finance, and operational teams to leverage healthcare data.
• Acts as a liaison to Patient Care Services staff in order to ensure that issues brought up during training are researched and resolved in a timely fashion. Will play an integral role in supporting Patient Care Services during downtime procedure.
• Provides advancement of clinical applications, interfaces and reports through effective implementation of solutions, which support the user and application needs of the organization. In this capacity, the Clinical Informatics Manager will assist in the design, implementation, testing and ongoing operation of clinical applications.

Qualifications:

• BSN required, MSN in Nursing Informatics preferred
• 5 years of clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare setting to include at least three years of informatics experience with progressive responsibility to include leadership of a team implementing a major clinical information system
• Connecticut RN License is required.
• The ability to compile objective and measurable data and produce written reports is required
• The ability to develop and communicate written policies and procedures is required.
• High level of competency with computers and computer software such as MS Office or equivalent is required. Specifically, the ability to perform data and statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel or equivalent is required
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills are required
• Experience with EPIC required, Rover, Epic MyChart Bedside, and Get well Network preferred, Kronos.
• Nursing informatics certification preferred.

About Us
About Stamford Health
Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.
Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an "A" for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.
Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center's nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health's Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
Dedicated to being the community's most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
About the Team
Why work for Stamford Health?
Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.
Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.
With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.
Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.
Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care.
We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.
For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.