Informatics Nurse Apps Analyst, Epic OPtime

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.

Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Informatics Nurse Applications Analyst Epic OPtimeserves as the technical and clinical Health Informatics subject matter expert for the clinical applications. The Nurse Applications Analyst supports the mission vision and strategic priorities of Childrens Mercy and Information Technology. The Nurse Applications Analyst manages projects and programs in the nursing area they are assigned and assists with more complex projects. They maintain and provide technical support for assigned clinical applications. The analyst is a liaison to the nursing care delivery teams and develops implements and effectively uses clinical technologies to enhance patient care. They collaborate to positively impact patient safety and care quality.

The successful candidate will have at least one application-specific Epic certification relevant to the department Epic OPtime is highly preferred.

This role is mostly remote but incumbent should live within driving distance of the main campus in KCMO and will be required to attend on-sitemeetingsand training.

At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.

Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

• Scheduling to support Sedation and Anesthesia Procedure in Radiology.
• Application and Technology Management.
• Serves as a Health Informatics resource for clinical departments
• Project and Program Management.
• Integrates nursing science computer science and information science to improve clinical systems for patient care safety quality efficacy and efficiency.

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing BSN Required and 3-5 years experience. Clinical experience health informatics Information Systems or Information Technology experience required.
  • One of the following: Licensed RN - MO Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire.
  • One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire.
  • RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
  • Plus at least one application-specific Epic certification relevant to the department (determined by role leadership) required at time of hire. Epic OPtime highly preferred.
  • ANCC Board Certification - Informatics Nursing Preferred

The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $37.71/hr but your salaried offer will be determined based upon your education and experience.

This is an intermittent remote position which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Childrens Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture and beliefs.