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Tewksbury Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a dynamicRegistered Nurseto join our team as aClinical Informaticist. In this role, you will collaborate with clinical leaders and stakeholders to develop electronic documentation strategies, optimize clinical decision-making, and improve patient care quality. Your proficiency in clinical informatics will be essential in building, modifying, and testing clinical information systems, as well as creating comprehensive training plans and materials for clinical staff. By maintaining a deep understanding of our EHR capabilities and integrating clinical applications seamlessly, you will play a key role in advancing our healthcare technology infrastructure. As a Clinical Informaticist, you will engage in major projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and the launch of new functionalities. Your ability to translate clinical needs into technology solutions will support the development of effective processes and protocols. You will also be instrumental in providing detailed informatics reports and analyses to inform clinical practice and policy decisions. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with diverse clinical disciplines, contribute to hospital committees, and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, all while driving the advancement of high-quality, patient-centered care through innovative clinical information systems. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime /_Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_/ · Collaborate with Public Health Hospitals and Department of Mental Health stakeholders to support the system-wide clinical information systems and applications strategy. · Maintain an in-depth understanding of the capabilities and integration details of clinical electronic health record (EHR) systems and applications. · Adhere to the approved change control process, ensuring all necessary application approvals. · Participate in clinical applications committees at the hospital and Public Health Hospitals System (PHHS). · Engage in major projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and new technology launches, providing subject matter expertise. · Assist in developing and executing test plans for clinical application implementations, including system downtime and recovery procedures. · Translate clinical processes and requirements into technology solutions, documenting and analyzing clinical and operational workflows. · Create and deliver user training materials and in-person training sessions in collaboration with the applications implementation team. · Develop and analyze clinical system reports to inform practice effectiveness, quality of care, and make data-driven recommendations to leadership. · Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, including HIPAA regulations, and act as a resource for clinical staff on information security and role-based access. /_Required Qualifications:_/ · Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing including clinical policies, procedures, standards, and protocols. · Ability to plan and conduct training in clinical informatics including working knowledge of training methods and techniques. · Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, and regulations governing agency operations and assigned unit activities. · Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare general and statistical reports. · Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of medical data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. · Ability to maintain confidentiality. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. /_DPH Mission Statement:_/ The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high-quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. According to comparative analyses, Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states, but we still face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious diseases, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. /More information can be found at://www.mass.gov/DPH/ // /Learn more about nursing opportunities at DPH https://www.mass.gov/info-details/nursing-roles-at-dph/ * *About Tewksbury Hospital: Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services, including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic. Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital __ _Pre-Hire 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 http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s 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 Commonwealth’s website. For questions about this requisition, please contact EOHHS Employment and Staffing Customer Service at1-800-510-4122, option 4. Questions or issues regarding access/login credentials to MassCareers, please contact the Mass HR ESC at 617-979-8500. 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 *First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.* MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three 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 two years 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. Special Requirements: 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! Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. 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: *Clinical Informaticist Location: Massachusetts-Tewksbury-365 East Street Requisition ID: 240005JC