Informatics Nurse Specialist

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Informatics Nurse Specialist to support Perioperative Administrative Services. This role aligns nursing care with improved quality outcomes through the use of technology.

Hours: Monday through Friday 7a-3p

Location: Freehold, NJ 100% on-site.

Responsibilities

• Acts in the role of an informatics resource during the preparation and subsequent phases of implementing new Clinical Information Systems.
• Assesses workflow related processes/requirements to facilitate system enhancements and modifications.
• Recommends, implements, and supports approved system optimizations.
• Collaborates with management and clinicians in designing, implementing and maintaining clinical systems.
• Assists in the development of design specifications in support of new or modified clinical applications, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Documents current processes to establish a baseline for developmental improvements of future workflows.
• Analyzes, recommends and assists with implementing new and improved processes and workflows.
• Acts as a liaison and represents CentraState Medical Center users/customers in all project initiatives. Performs post-implementation monitoring of adoption and use.
• Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential uses of the information systems and potential optimization of current use of systems.
• Supports the integration and use of evidence-based methods, tools, and guidelines linked to effective outcomes.
• Supports and provides data analytics, including quality of care measures and social determinants of health, to improve health outcomes and global health. Supports clinical staff as change agent in the real time application of information and evidence-based techniques to change healthcare delivery and affect patient outcomes.
• Acts as a liaison to clinically related committees (TBD) and staff to coordinate and communicate projects and outcomes measurement.
• Appraises computer and information technologies for their applicability to care delivery.
• Projects leadership and implementation with responsibility for policy and procedure development.
• Makes rounds to units/departments regularly to assess informatics needs and articulates informatics requirements to other disciplines.
• Informs staff of informatics updates.
• Solicits feedback and evaluation from managers and staff on the effectiveness of an informatics solution.
• Interprets communication to and from others, such as informatics professionals, clinicians, patients, supervisor and vendors.
• Participates in design, data collection and analysis of surveys, pilot projects, and formal studies.
• Presents the story of data analysis findings to stakeholders.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing Informatics required.
• Minimum of three (3) years directly related acute care RN clinical experience, healthcare informatics or healthcare operations, including leadership, and/or data analysis required.
• Experience in project management and data analysis, including in-depth knowledge of Excel spread sheets and pivot tables. 
• Current NJ Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Advanced certifications in Information Systems or Informatics required or must be obtained within one year of employment.
• A strong customer service focus with the ability to develop effective working relationships required.
• Current knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments and innovations in hardware and software technology.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem identification, resolution and analytical skills are essential, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience gathering requirements and working with data, quality improvement processes and implementation of evidence-based practice in an acute environment.
• Demonstrated fluency in informatics terminology and approved nursing vocabularies.
• Experience in project leadership and implementation.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $101,400.00 - $172,380.00 annually

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.  As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. 

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting.  Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CentraState Healthcare System, is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and, therefore, abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional orientation, national origin or nationality, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, ancestry, marital status.