Clinical Informatics Educator: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Title: Clinical Informatics Educator: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: Registered Nurse II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is now hiring a Clinical Informatics Educator. This position will coordinate and provide instruction to PGH nursing staff, enabling them to provide high-quality patient care and to maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Some responsibilities involved in this role include:
Conducting training programs for staff, ensuring ongoing education of the evolving health information system
Educating and instructing staff on use of new technologies
Researching ongoing healthcare trends
Managing Nursing related aspects of employee training within VLC (the Virginia Learning Center)
Assisting with nursing related aspects of orientation for clinical staff

Some knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in this position include:
Considerable knowledge or experience involving information science as related to nursing.
Must have a strong understanding of workflows within all facility departments and understand how they integrate into the EHR.
Ability to proactively and independently prioritize requests and business needs.
Clear comprehension of the implications for the EHR implementation.
Ability to facilitate post-implementation change management activities including process mapping of current state workflows, review of standard operating procedures to identify gaps in processes, and impacts to facility.
Strong Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Firm understanding of health science, computer science, and information technology and how the three integrate.
Excellent collaboration, meeting management, and group facilitation skills.

What is Piedmont Geriatric Hospital?
PGH is a 123-bed, gero-psychiatric hospital, operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). PGH is Virginia’s only state Mental Health Facility solely dedicated to evaluation and treatment of persons aged 65 and older. The goal of care is to facilitate discharge to a less restrictive setting by assisting patients to improve and/or maintain their physical, mental and social functioning.

Where is Piedmont Geriatric Hospital?
PGH is located in the picturesque rural setting of the Southside region of Virginia. PGH is just 60 miles from the state capital (Richmond), 65 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains, and 144 miles from the waves of Virginia Beach.

Our Values:
PGH has H.E.A.R.T. Values: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork. Our values of H.E.A.R.T. make us a great place to work! Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, if you are in agreement, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required
Considerable knowledge or experience involving information science as related to nursing required

Additional Considerations

Knowledge and skills in the development, publishing, and loading of programs in VLC (Virginia Learning Center) preferred
Experience working with inpatient geriatric and/or mental health population preferred.
Considerable experience working as a super-user or other advanced-user within EHRs, particularly Cerner Millennium preferred
MSN preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804-518-3339) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Tricia Wilson

Phone: 804-518-3339

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.