Clinical Informatics Officer - RUHS - Information Services - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Informatics Officer for our Information Services department. The work schedule for this position is a 4/10.
The most competitive candidates will have experience working in a Health Information Technology department.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region. The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center, and the only Pediatric ICU in the region. Can you see yourself here? For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Provide vision and oversight for complex enterprise projects; establish strategic and short-term plans for information technology systems in support of clinical operations.
• Direct RUHS-MC's clinical information systems operations; direct and coordinate all HIS operations and activities in support of interdisciplinary clinical practice, clinical decision-making, quality assessment, and patient safety initiatives.
• Translate clinician requirements, in partnership with leadership and staff, into specifications for clinical information systems to redesign the workflow in clinical areas.
• Coordinate, on behalf of clinical operations, the design, acquisition, and implementation of clinical/healthcare informatics, including software validation, clinical content development, user acceptance testing, business process re-engineering, training, and go-live implementation support.
• Organize teams/workgroups to support the effective implementation of the EMR systems to achieve maximum benefits.
• Identify applicable information systems that support nursing practices and other clinical disciplines; coordinate research, selection and planned implementation process for nursing and clinical applications.
• Facilitate effective communication with user groups; assist with go-live readiness to ensure smooth implementation of new functional elements, applications and major releases of the EMR; interface with Nursing Administration, Director(s) of Nursing Services, Nurse Coordinators, Information Services management, Physicians, Health Information Management Director, and other clinicians related to the development, implementation and review of the RUHS-MC's clinical information systems and procedures.
• Prepare, negotiate and present budgets and other funding proposals related to the implementation of the HIS; monitor expenditures and operate within budget allocation.
• Negotiate, prepare, review, and enforce contracts and service level agreements.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the health information/clinical information systems.
• Develop and/or review applicable policies and procedures.
• Identify risks, potential impacts, and mitigation strategies; obtain approval for implementing corrective plans.
• Support and coordinate software applications supporting clinical operations including, but not limited to, scheduling and acuity systems; provide technical training and support to end-users.
• May direct various personnel activities including, but not limited to, personnel selection, promotions, performance appraisal, and professional growth.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare informatics, or another healthcare related field to the assignment. A relevant Master's degree from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred.
Experience: Five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting, preferably intensive care, with at least three years of progressively responsible information systems administration that includes leadership of a team implementing a major information system.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of nursing informatics, clinical management processes and procedures, clinical documentation, and electronic medical records; clinical and nursing support applications (e.g., EMRs, and EPIC electronic medical records); general computer networks and software interface; standards and compliance issues related to patient care and safety required by the Joint Commission, Department of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, State Department of Health Services, and California Board of Nursing.
Ability to: Supervise, including matrix based project management; manage multifaceted and technically sophisticated clinical information projects; develop strategic plans for successful operations; lead complex clinical information systems implementations and teach others to use the systems; work with a variety of vendors and applications is highly desired.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid and current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Possession of a valid and current certification in Nursing Informatics issued by the American Nurse Credentialing Center. (Certification in Nursing Informatics must be obtained within the probationary period.)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Condition of Employment
In accordance with the California Department of Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, health care facility workers who work in indoor settings where care is provided to patients or where patients have access for any purpose must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as follows: first dose of a one-dose regimen or second dose of a two-dose regimen, by September 30, 2021. Consideration may be given to candidates who are in the process of completing their vaccination regimen.
The Order allows for workers to be exempt from the vaccination requirements by providing the facility with a declination form signed by the individual stating either of the following: (1) the worker is declining vaccination based on Religious Beliefs; or (2) the worker is excused from receiving any COVID-19 vaccine due to Qualifying Medical Reasons. Workers who are exempted from the vaccination requirements must observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings and regular COVID testing at the frequency required by their work site.
A requirement of employment is to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a completed COVID-19 Vaccination Declination form (filled out by the candidate and their medical provider as appropriate), during the pre-employment process. Failure to submit the required documentation may render a candidate ineligible to move forward in the process.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22). of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. Policy is available here .
What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current employees of the Department of RUHS-Medical Center may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
Sarah Teegarden at Steegarden@rivco.org or call at 951-955-5577.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
ANNUAL LEAVE for Unrepresented Management Attorneys: Effective July 12, 2012, the specific affected Unrepresented Management Attorney classifications as stated in Article 22 of the Management Resolution will receive an additional 4 hours per pay period to their Annual Leave accrual. This additional leave accrual will expire at the end of the last pay period in June 2014. In addition, the maximum accrual for Annual Leave (or vacation) will be raised by 200 hours for eligible employees only. Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
