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Epic Nursing Informatics Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Informaticist-Healthcare

Rancho Mirage, CA · On-site

$33.73 - $51.24/hr

Master' degree in Health Informatics Licensure/Certification: Preferred: MA, EMT, LVN, RT ... Epic implementation experience Reports To: VP of Informatics, Chief Medical Information Officer ...

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, clinic managers, and business stakeholders to optimize ... Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related ...

Informaticist-Clinical

Rancho Mirage, CA · On-site

$39.04 - $59.31/hr

This role works collaboratively with the clinical and business applications analysts, Nursing ... Certification in Epic Clinical Informatics within 90 days of hire Experience: Required: Two (2) ...

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How much do epic nursing informatics jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for epic nursing informatics in California is $97,120.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,100.00 and $120,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Epic Nursing Informatics?

An Epic Nursing Informatics job combines clinical nursing expertise with health information technology to optimize electronic health records (EHR) within the Epic system. Professionals in this role work to improve workflows, enhance patient care, and ensure that the Epic system meets the needs of nurses and healthcare providers. They help with system implementation, training, troubleshooting, and data analysis to support evidence-based practice. Their goal is to bridge the gap between clinical care and technology, ensuring efficient and effective use of Epic's EHR system.

Is nursing informatics still in demand?

Nursing informatics is a growing field with strong demand due to the increasing adoption of electronic health records and healthcare technology. Professionals in this area, including those with certifications like the ANCC, are sought after to improve patient care and streamline clinical workflows.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in Epic Nursing Informatics?

Professionals in Epic Nursing Informatics often spend their days analyzing clinical workflows, optimizing the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system, and providing user training or support to nursing staff. They collaborate closely with both IT and clinical departments to ensure the system meets clinical and operational needs, troubleshoot issues, and implement new features or upgrades. Regular tasks may include gathering feedback from user groups, creating documentation, and participating in project meetings to support ongoing improvement initiatives. This collaborative and dynamic environment allows you to have a direct impact on both technology effectiveness and patient care quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for Epic Nursing Informatics?

To thrive as an Epic Nursing Informatics professional, you need a strong background in clinical nursing, informatics, and experience with workflow analysis, typically through a nursing degree and relevant clinical experience. Proficiency in using Epic EHR systems, along with certifications such as Epic Certified Analyst or Clinical Informatics Certification, is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help bridge gaps between clinical staff and IT teams. These competencies are essential for optimizing EHR usage, enhancing patient care, and successfully implementing technology-driven improvements in healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Epic Nursing Informatics job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,120 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Manager, Nursing Informatics - Clinical Informatics

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

San Diego, CA • On-site

$82.14 - $112.94/hr

Full-time

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for leading nursing and all allied health informatics services to assist RCHSD in the delivery of the highest quality patient care, clinical education and research through planning, organizing, directing, leading, and evaluating enterprise level programs that include, but are not limited to quality, documentation management, nursing regulatory readiness, and clinical data systems. Provides nursing leadership in formulating and implementing plans for maximizing the clinical use of information technology and communication systems at RCHHC. Manages the evaluation, coordination, implementation, and support for Epic and other clinical applications within the hospital in conjunction with the information technology department. Manages communication needs regarding clinical applications between information systems staff, the clinical leadership team, and users.
Serves as a key advisor in creating and executing business strategies to advance clinical information systems that bring evidenced-based medicine to the point of care consistent with our mission and strategy. Provides strategic direction and works collaboratively with IT leadership and clinical informatics specialists for the delivery of value-added health care informatics and technology that supports the strategic plan of the organization and achieves clinical, financial and service quality objectives. Serves as a liaison between clinicians and systems analysts and represents clinicians' needs while assuring technology across multiple disciplines is leveraged for the ultimate goal of providing high quality and safe patient care. Responsible for the strategic and operational support of clinical Information systems utilized in patient care areas. Serves as a liaison in system initiatives to all patient care disciplines and the IT department as it relates to clinical information systems.
Participates as an active member of the IT and the Nursing and Patient Care Services leadership teams and works collaboratively with the CMIO and CNO as well as other interdisciplinary leaders to establish short and long term goals and implementation strategies that support RCHSD strategic plan and priorities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Master's Degree in Nursing, Informatics or Leadership
California RN License
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - Nursing Informatics certification (within 12 months of hire)
5 Years of clinical experience in acute care settings
3 years of EPIC system utilization - involvement with design, installation, maintenance, and upgrades
2-3 years of leadership experience
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
7 Years of Experience
EPIC certification/training
The current salary range for this position is $82.14 to $112.94
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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