Independent Contractor Informatics Nurse Jobs in Washington

About Leap Orbit

Leap Orbit is a health technology consulting firm specializing in healthcare interoperability, public health modernization, and digital transformation. We partner with federal agencies, state health departments, Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), Health Data Utilities (HDUs), and technology organizations to design and implement interoperable solutions that improve healthcare and public health nationwide.

Position Summary

Leap Orbit is seeking a Senior Clinical Informaticist – Public Health Interoperability to lead the translation of clinical and public health needs into scalable interoperability solutions. This is a senior consulting role for an experienced informaticist who enjoys solving complex national challenges at the intersection of healthcare, public health, policy, and technology.

You will advise executive leaders, collaborate with clinicians, epidemiologists, software architects, and standards experts, and help shape initiatives involving HL7 FHIR, TEFCA, Health Data Utilities, electronic Case Reporting (eCR), public health surveillance, and health data modernization. This role offers the opportunity to influence national interoperability strategy while delivering practical solutions for federal and state clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical informatics activities for federal and state interoperability initiatives.
• Translate clinical workflows into business and technical requirements, user stories, and solution designs.
• Advise clients on interoperability standards, including HL7 FHIR, HL7 v2, CDA, USCDI/USCDI+, and public health implementation guides.
• Support architecture, product strategy, interoperability testing, and data quality initiatives.
• Facilitate collaboration among clinicians, public health agencies, HIEs, HDUs, EHR vendors, and software engineering teams.
• Contribute to executive briefings, strategic planning, proposals, industry presentations, and thought leadership.

Physical Demands

This is a sedentary role which may sit or use a computer for long periods of time. Finger dexterity needed for keyboarding. Extended periods of time reading/viewing computer screens.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Nursing, Medicine, Public Health, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in clinical informatics, interoperability, health information exchange, public health informatics, or healthcare consulting.
• Demonstrated expertise with HL7 FHIR, HL7 v2, CDA/C-CDA, LOINC, SNOMED CT, and USCDI.
• Experience with EHR platforms and interoperability technologies.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with executives, clinicians, and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust or other federal suitability determination.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting CDC, CMS, ASTP, HRSA, SAMHSA, VA, or state public health agencies; HIEs, HDUs, TEFCA, electronic Case Reporting, surveillance systems, AI-enabled clinical decision support, product management, or national interoperability initiatives. Clinical Informatics or Nursing Informatics certification is a plus.

Leap Orbit Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Paid Time Off, EAP, 401K

Compensation: $160K - $180K (comp is based on experience and qualifications), Bonus potential

Why Join Leap Orbit?

At Leap Orbit, we're transforming healthcare through innovative technology that improves the lives of patients and the professionals who care for them. We believe the best ideas come from talented people who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with highly skilled professionals, and make a tangible impact on products that are shaping the future of healthcare. We foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, mutual respect, and accountability, and where every team member is empowered to contribute ideas and grow professionally.

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you want to be part of a company where your work matters, your voice is heard, and your career can thrive, then we'd love to meet you.

Applicants are expected to complete all live virtual interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence tools, automated response generators, or third-party assistance unless expressly authorized in advance by Leap Orbit. This requirement is intended to ensure a fair and consistent interview process and to accurately assess each candidate’s qualifications, communication skills, and experience.

Leap Orbit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and interview process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. Candidates requiring an accommodation for any stage of the hiring process are encouraged to notify the Company in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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