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Organization:
Nursing Informatics Teams
Job Summary:
The PRN Nursing Informatics Specialist supports the integration of clinical practice and technology across the organization. This role provides on-demand support for system enhancements, workflow optimization, and technology implementation. Ideal candidates will be Registered Nurses with clinical experience, strong communication abilities, quick adoption of new skills, and a flexible schedule to assist during system upgrades, go-lives, or staff education needs. Able to cover daytime, evening, night, or weekend shifts, if needed. Role requires experience with Epic nursing documentation and technologies utilized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
(Note: This role is expected to work around 30 hours per week and be on-site the majority of time)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as an on-site liaison between clinical end-users and the IT team during system upgrades, enhancements, and technology implementations.
• Utilizes current evidences based nursing knowledge, including research findings to guide practice.
• Assists with gathering and communicating relevant data to define issues, identify problems, and engage stakeholders during implementation periods.
• Supports area-specific workflows. Coaches customers thru processes to troubleshoot and resolve technological issues in collaboration with other teams as appropriate.
• Supports workflow optimization by identifying gaps and contributing to current-state and future-state planning in collaboration with informatics and operational teams.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• EPIC experience (Required)
• Experience working in our VUMC environment (strongly preferred)
• Registered Nurse - Licensure
• Nursing Informatics Certifications or MSN in nursing informatics (a plus).
• Have the ability to work on-site around 30 hours per week.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Product Knowledge (Novice): Understands the role of clinical applications within the organization. Can explain basic product features and benefits using appropriate terminology.
• Problem Management (Novice): Demonstrates foundational skills in incident tracking and issue documentation. Able to identify and communicate the source of common errors and suggest basic resolutions.
• Change Management Concepts (Novice): Supports users during technology transitions. Understands the impact of changes on clinical workflows and helps facilitate user adaptation.
• Implementation Support (Novice): Provides hands-on assistance during system implementations and upgrades. Coordinates with informatics and IT teams to ensure smooth transitions and user readiness.

About the Department:
Vanderbilt Nursing Informatics Services (VNIS) - a department of nurses who have a passion for improving clinical practice through technology and innovation. We are excited to have the opportunity to serve our customers across the entities at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Inpatient, Emergency, Ambulatory, and Perioperative clinical spaces.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
3 years
Education:
Bachelor's
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.