Nursing Jobs in Lake Shore, MD
$82,617.60 - $143,062.40 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position Functions as the clinical expert educator consultant leader and researcher for information systems. Responsible for the planning development implementation maintenance evaluation and training of information systems to improve processes. Functions as an internal consultant and resource to all personnel and will provide direction and education for all clinical information initiatives in accordance with the strategic objectives of MedStar Medical Group (MMG) and MedStar Health. Monitors and evaluates opportunities for technical innovations and enhancements for MMG ensuring that the applications and systems utilized are consistent with professional standards of best clinical practice. This Provider Informaticist I position will be based in the Baltimore area and focused on supporting ambulatory Oncology. Ideal candidate will be an RN with Oncology experience. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assists in establishing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment that facilitates and supports the framework for professional clinical practice based upon evidence-based practice in order to achieve quality patient outcomes. Utilizes approaches and strategies in collaboration with the healthcare team that support and optimize patient care outcomes that are based on the interdisciplinary plan of care. Functions as a facilitator and innovator for state-of-the-art clinical care with direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new techniques and equipment for safety cost-effectiveness and benefits related to clinical practice. Serves as a subject matter expert and contributes to the evolving knowledge base related to health informatics. Identifies the informational and computer technology requirements of clinicians to augment the work clinicians do by encompassing patient care education administration and research. Evaluates and revises existing clinical information systems. Analyzes designs and implements clinical information systems and processes based on customer requirements. Provides analysis and advanced support including hardware maintenance troubleshooting component replacement and repair system monitoring validation and the installation and maintenance of software. Assesses and analyzes data to identify practice environment and patient care issues and develops appropriate programs and change processes to improve clinical practice. Develops and implements educational strategies to promote computer literacy within the medical group. Develops training plans to implement new technology within clinical areas. Engages in external and internal formal and informal teaching to clinicians and other health disciplines as required. Collaborates in planning educational activities in accordance with national standards as appropriate. Works collaboratively within interdisciplinary healthcare team to seek and utilize information (including evidence-based practice/research findings) to develop implement and support organizational objectives patient care standards and quality of care. Establishes develops and maintains effective relationships working agreements and quality partnerships within the shared decision-making model and within the model of care to ensure quality patient care across the continuum and to secure resources to support evidence based patient care. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of Health Informatics through a variety of professional activities including but not limited to reading the appropriate literature and attending related seminars and conferences. Pursues continuous scholarly growth by engaging in scholarly activity such as innovative program work research papers at regional or national conferences publications and additional graduate work. Works as the MMG liaison and project manager for information system initiatives. Recommends and manages the interventions to increase acceptance and adoption of clinical applications to encourage the use of information technology in the provision of patient care. Evaluates and ensures compliance and consistency of use of business and clinical applications. Performs business process analysis needs assessment and cost/benefit analysis in an effort to align information technology solution with business initiatives. Ensures and promotes compliance with unit divisional and hospital policies and procedures Department of Health Joint Commission and other regulatory standards and takes corrective action when deficiencies occur. Guides and facilitates the development and modification of performance improvement planning and activities. Documents existing processes within MMG to establish a baseline for the development of improvements. Collaborates with and assists MMG end users and Information Systems to make decisions about how data will be displayed and accessed. Prepares reports maintains records and compiles statistics as required. Integrates evidence into all clinical informatics and education activities. Assures timely audit reports and communicates recommendations for further action. Actively participates in research evidence-based practice (EBP) and performance improvement activities. Activities include but are not limited to supporting integration of research into practice increasing staff knowledge and competence about research and EBP and actively collaborating in research studies. Critically analyzes current clinical research for utilization in the expansion and improvement of patient care and patient outcomes. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree required Master's degree in Informatics or Information Management preferred One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Experience 3 years of progressively more responsible informatics job related experience required Experience in systems analysis/programming customer service information systems and/or project management preferred Prior experience in an IS or clinical related role preferred One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education. Licenses and Certifications Special certification registration or licensure preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires the highest level of problem solving. The work requires identifying and resolving very complex problems such as developing innovative solutions based on extensive cross-functional knowledge of the entire medical group. INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively negotiate persuade or present issues to others within the Hospital. EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Frequent interactions with patients, family and visitors. Frequent contact with corporate IS staff and IS managers at all levels of the organization. Occasional interaction with representatives from technology vendors community agencies credentialing agencies and professional organization(s). INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work assignments are generally received in the form of broad goals for area(s) of responsibility and require considerable judgment regarding the interpretation of policies development of procedures and selection of appropriate courses of action. This position has a hiring range of : USD $82,617.60 - USD $143,062.40 /Yr. 
$120,702 - $238,222 / year
About this Job: General Summary of Position This leadership role is generally home-based but requires travel to all four of MedStar's Baltimore-based hospitals for leadership meetings and community-based events. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of case management and community resources. Serves as the leader of the Case Management/Transitional Nurse Team. Facilitates the delivery of quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care from pre-admission to post-discharge. Ensures that the care is designed to meet individualized patient outcomes. Assists the Director in managing the daily operations with the goal of maintaining adequate staffing levels and efficient workflow. Ensures that the Nurse Case Managers/Transitional Nurse Team is represented in the decision-making process of the departments. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff. Educates physicians concerning the Transitional Care Program and readmission prevention. Extensive review of patient records. Request clarification of documentation. Serves as team leader for the Transitional Care Readmission Team. Facilitates/oversees multidisciplinary teams to prevent readmissions Assist/conduct monthly readmission meetings. Work in collaboration with physicians who champion the various teams. Serve as a resource to Transitional Team Nurses (TCN). Orient new TCN's. Assist director with various projects relating to readmissions or policy adherence. Data collection for monthly reports. Extensive screening of patients. Coordinates/facilitates daily team rounds. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assists Director with various projects as assigned. Assists the Director in monitoring performance issues. Contributes to the performance evaluation process by providing feedback to the Director and assisting with the creation of professional development plans for Nurse Case Managers. Communicates daily with direct care givers and case management triad regarding patient and family responses to plan of care identification of problems discharge planning and payer concerns such as LOS. Communicates with health care team external case manager and facility to address issues relating to transition from acute to post-hospital care. Conducts daily multidisciplinary rounds. Demonstrates competency in area of specialty to meet age specific biopsychosocial and spiritual needs of patients served. Develops and contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Ensures compliance with hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental/accreditation regulations. Disseminates and applies knowledge to meet the educational needs of the health care team community patients and families. Evaluates the patient's response to the plan of care and achievement of outcomes. Makes recommendation for modifications to the plan of care as indicated. Extensive documentation review. Manages own professional growth in the area of managed care care management other health care financial trends clinical practice readmissions and research. Manages patient care according to clinical pathways and/or multidisciplinary plan of care and/or management care contracts by directing decision making and identifying and managing barriers that impact on patient care outcomes. Keeps Director informed about issues related to staffing and problem areas. Keeps Director informed about issues related to quality risk patient/family issues and concerns allocation of resources and vendor/payer issues. Monitors daily workflow issues and addresses issues related to workflow in collaboration with the Director as necessary. Oversees the orientation of new associates to the Transitional Care Team by establishing the plan and monitoring progress in conjunction with other staff as necessary. Participate in various committees: Cardiology Service Line. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate. Work directly with physicians for prevention of readmissions. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing; required and Master's degree in related field preferred Experience 5-7 years Clinical leadership experience in a related field required and 1-2 years 2 years experience in hospital-based case management required Licenses and Certifications Valid RN license in the State of Maryland. required and Certification in area of specialty preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Research data collection and analysis skills. Ability to use computer to collect data and prepare reports. Verbal and written communication skills. This position has a hiring range of : USD $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr. 
