Associate Nurse Informaticist - Ambulatory

Nurse Informaticist Specialist UVACH Medical Group

Job Code: RN2421

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

ABOUT US

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Nurse Informaticist UVACH Medical Group is responsible for the assessment, planning, training, implementation, evaluation and optimization of clinical informatics projects. She/he serves as the primary interface between clinical team, operations and Health Information Technology to ensure multi- and inter-disciplinary project coordination. She/he also participates in communications and project planning regarding system implementation and integration with other UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper initiatives. The ANI collaborates with Clinical and Operations leadership, Nursing Professional Development, Information Technology, and Quality and safety teams. She/he supports new hire orientation from an informatics perspective (system access, documentation expectations, workflow basics). Acts as a bridge between frontline clinicians and enterprise informatics teams to ensure bidirectional communication.

The Associate Nurse Informaticist UVACH Medical Group reports to the Medical Group AVP of Nursing and Quality and works under the guidance of senior nurse informaticists or informatics leadership; supports implementation and optimization rather than owning enterprise-wide strategy; focuses on operational execution, staff support, and local optimization; and builds foundational informatics competencies in preparation for advanced informatics roles.

COMPETENCIES

Clinical Informatics Support & Optimization

- Serves as a first-line informatics resource
- Provides at-the-elbow support for Epic and other clinical systems to reinforce best practices and reduce workflow friction
- Identifies workflow inefficiencies and usability concerns and escalates appropriately to nursing informatics leadership
- Participates in build validation, testing, and optimization activities as assigned (e.g., preference lists, documentation tools, order sets)
- Assists with Epic upgrades, enhancements, and new functionality rollouts at the unit or service-line level
- Assists with other nurse/clinical-facing health technology and initiatives

Education & Training

- Supports education related to: Epic functionality
- New or optimized documentation workflows
- Clinical decision support tools

- Assists with the development and delivery of end-user training, tip sheets, quick-reference guides, and job aids
- Reinforces adoption of standardized documentation and workflows during go-lives or optimization efforts
- Provides feedback to informatics education teams regarding staff learning needs and training gaps

Data, Quality, & Performance Support

- Assists in the use and interpretation of clinical dashboards, reports, and metrics to support quality and operational goals
- Supports leaders and staff in understanding how documentation impacts quality measures, regulatory reporting, and outcomes
- Participates in unit- or service-level quality improvement initiatives where informatics solutions support performance improvement
- Escalates data integrity issues and documentation inconsistencies to nursing informatics leadership

Change Management & Engagement

- Serves as a change champion during system upgrades, workflow changes, and informatics initiatives
- Gathers frontline feedback and communicates clinician perspectives to informatics and IT partners
- Supports staff during transitions by reinforcing the “why” behind informatics changes
- Models adaptability and professionalism during periods of clinical and technological change
- Informs direct leadership of activities and updates pertinent to their clinical area

Governance & Professional Practice Support

- Maintains awareness of relevant nursing informatics governance structures, councils, or workgroups
- Participates in informatics-related committees or workgroups as assigned
- Supports alignment of clinical workflows with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements

Collaborates with nursing leadership, quality, IT, and informatics colleagues to ensure solutions support professional nursing practice

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Master’s degree in informatics or it related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience. Minimum of 3 years of data and/or analytics experience in an ambulatory environment. 5 years of progressive clinical experience and informatics-related experience, clinical quality experience, project management experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: RN licensure in the state of Virginia

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Strong knowledge of clinical information and processes. Ability to translate clinical data and information to a technical team. Knowledge of healthcare regulatory mandates and reporting requirements. Knowledge of operations in the health care industry and a strong understanding of business processes. Ability to work with teams and direct an organized work effort. Competent to work on moderately complex analysis assignments. Ability to work under deadlines and heavy workloads. Skill and ability across commonly used business intelligence tool sets. Ability to work with all levels of healthcare personnel from senior leadership to entry level personnel across the enterprise. Ability to take part in development of strategies and interventions to affect cost and quality. Ability to identify trends and produce forecasts. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with proven ability to initiate and develop productive collaborative partnerships. Requires a moderately advanced understanding of clinical/nonclinical relational databases and large clinical/nonclinical data structures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: No
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

Compensation Information

The base compensation range for this role is $45.00 - $68.80 hourly.

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.