Highlights
Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bellaire, TX |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
| Website | https://www.harrishealth.org/en/pages/home.aspx |
Description
Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.
Job Summary
The Informatics Nurse Specialist (INS) is responsible for the assessment, planning, training, implementation, evaluation and optimization of clinical informatics projects/initiatives. INS serves as the primary interface between nursing, allied health, business, compliance, quality, physicians and information technology departments to ensure interdisciplinary project coordination and standardization. INS is knowledgeable about nursing workflows, process, nursing practice, relevant regulatory mandates, and principles of quality/safety improvement. INS ensures technology projects/initiatives are planned and implemented using evidence-based practices, resulting in quality patient outcomes. The INS adheres to the ANA Nursing Informatics Scope and Standards of Practice.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees:
- Bachelors in Nursing
- Masters in Health Science Informatics, or Masters in Nursing with Informatics focus or; if MSN/Masters in informatics is not held a certificate in Nursing Informatics required.
Licenses & Certification:
- Registered Nurse: Licensed to practice in the State of Texas
- Nursing Informatics Certification: obtainable within 2 years of hire for informatics focused degree
- Epic certification (Preferred)
- Basic Life Support from approved American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Program
Work Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience: Recent (within the last 2 years) onsite clinical or healthcare experience.
- Three (3) Years Experience: Informatics & Epic software
Communication Skills:
- Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
- Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
- Writing/ Correspondence
- Writing/ Reports
Proficiencies: MS Word,
MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PC, Typing
Job Attributes
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- Analytical
- Design
- Medical Terms
- Other: Project Management
Work Schedule:
- Flexible
- Eligible to Telecommute
Other Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
- Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with interdisciplinary health care members providing care for highly complex patients
- Excellent analytic skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and skills in quality improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing practice and policy
- Knowledge of inpatient, emergency center, procedural area workflows for nursing
- Knowledge of mandates of regulatory and accrediting bodies
- Knowledge of workflow mapping for current state and future state processes
- Knowledge of current literature that impacts technology/information needs as well as financial management
Equipment Operated: Computer, copier, printer, phone
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About Company
Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.
Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association's Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.
Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals: Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease - achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.