Nurse Informatics Specialist

The Nurse Information Specialist is responsible for promoting, planning, designing, coordinating, providing and evaluating the computer educational programs to meet the learning and competency development needs of the Nursing staff, the learning needs of the hospital support staff according to hospital/department Performance Improvement Program and professional standards of care and practice. Integrates PRHC/Nursing Department philosophy, mission, goals, policies/procedures and governmental regulations into computer educational programs/nursing care/practice by interfacing and collaborating with hospital agencies. Acts as core team leader for the Meditech and META system in Patient Care Services. Provides educational programs to other departments in other software modules. /*Schedule:*//* /Must be able to work flexible hours across all three shifts and weekends. Must be willing to travel and to utilize own vehicle for travel for work-related purposes. /Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):/ * Coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of Meditech orientation/programs for all nursing employees that meet the learning and competency needs of the nursing staff as well as the organizational/educational goals of the hospital/department. * Coordinates and oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of special MEDITECH or EHR projects. * Provides education and training to the Nursing Department and other departments on the electronic medical upgrades and other areas and modules. * Develops, coordinates and oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of special MEDITECH or EHR projects. * Collaborates with the interdisciplinary staff in coordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of computerized educational programs for staff, patient/families that focus on patients rights, ethical issues in health care and issues arising in the care of patients to ensure that patient rights are protected and exercised. * Participates in the development of organizational/departmental mission, vision and strategic plan and promulgates and communicates to staff in order to provide staff with a framework that guides day-to-day action and to encourage staff participation in improving organizational performance and patient care processes and outcomes. * Attends and participates in administrative meetings, patient conferences and inter/cross-departmental and multidisciplinary meetings in order to assess and evaluate educational needs of staff/patients/families and other users of services to improve performance of care and services. * Participates and contributes to hospital/departmental PI program to manage processes that measure, assess and evaluate the performance and improvement of staff, organizational management, clinical and support processes and integrates into nursing outcomes. * Performs special assignments and/or completes special reports as directed by the Chief Nursing Officer to maintain Nursing Department administrative and clinical practices current with professional practices. * Demonstrates responsibility for personal and professional development and competency by acquiring and maintaining knowledge and skills required to perform processes involved in delivery of care specific to clinical area and field and current with professional practice in nursing specialty, CPR certification, licensure and participation in professional organizations, which support and/or provide direction for nursing and health care issues. * Is the Core Team Leader and collaborates with Meditech and META in the development of the hospitals information System and oversees and provides training for the nursing department and other departments. * Participates in the selections, design and implementation of any new electronic information systems supporting patient care. /Required Qualifications:/ * Knowledge and ability to apply skilled management and leadership skills. * Knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with staff and other disciplines and to write accurate reports. * Ability to gather information through observation, application of interviewing techniques ad examination of records and documents. * Knowledge and ability to explain laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures and guidelines governing agency operations. * Knowledge of the electronic medical record application systems, data warehousing, report writing and regulatory requirements supported by clinical information systems. * Knowledge and ability to audit compliance of the electronic medical record and has the ability to hold others accountable to best practices and workflow changes. */_Preferred Qualifications: _/ * One year experience as a leader in training, developing and implementing the Meditech hospital-wide electronic medical record or other Electronic Health Record system /*Agency Mission:*/ Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC) located in Canton, MA is a Joint Commission Accredited, 90 bed pediatric hospital predominately serving children and young adults (ages 822) operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The mission of PRHC is to provide medical, rehabilitative, educational, recreational, habilitative, transitional, and complementary alternative medical services to children and young adults with multiple disabilities, assisting them to achieve their optimal level of independence in all aspects of life. PRHC offers coordinated medical care and therapies in a hospital-based environment, as well as, K-12 schooling, located on the grounds. Educational Services are provided by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition, PRHC offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities such as swimming, horseback riding, adaptive sports and many opportunities for socialization for disabled children and young adults. Learn more about our important work: /_Pre-Offer Process:_ / * A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Divisions Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealths website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. 2 *First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience.Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES:Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator''s license may be required. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *Executive Order 595:As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don''t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Medical Services* *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: *Nurse Informatics Specialist Location: Massachusetts-Canton-3 Randolph Street Requisition ID: 220008YK

Created: 2025-11-15