UW HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION Assoc Nursing Informatics Specialist Job Code: 800020 FLSA Status: Exempt Mgt. Approval: R. Rankin Date: 2-17 Department: Nursing Informatics/93220 HR Approval: R. Temple Date: 2-17 JOB SUMMARY The Associate Nursing Informatics Specialist is a Bachelors prepared nurse who is responsible for the assessment, planning, training, implementation, evaluation and optimization of nursing informatics projects. She/he serves as the primary interface between nursing, patient care services, Clinical Engineering and Information Services to ensure multi- and inter-disciplinary project coordination. She/he also participates in communications and project planning regarding system implementation and integration with other UWHC initiatives. She/he is knowledgeable about the nursing process and nursing practice, relevant regulatory mandates, and principles of quality/safety improvement. The nursing informatics projects are planned and implemented using evidence-based practices for planning, understanding, guiding and delivering responsible nursing care. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent performs the following job responsibilities:

I. Expert Clinician

A. Ensures the completion and effectiveness of assessing, planning, implementation, evaluation and optimization of the nursing informatics projects. - Collaborates with clinical department directors, nurse managers, CNSs and clinical experts, physicians and other key staff in overall project evaluation. Identifies key benchmarks for use in evaluation. - Initiates and directs planning related to project development including the identification of project objectives, expected outcomes, resource requirements and evaluation strategies. - Contributes to the design and conduct of evidence-based practice and quality improvement activities related to the care with patients and their families. B. Coordinates system parameters and project designs with the Director, Nursing Informatics, project teams and/or vendors. C. Provides program management for nursing informatics projects including, but not limited to: - Assesses unit and department technology needs. - Coordinates orientation classes at implementation. - Provides ongoing end user education. - Develops system related policies and procedures. - Works with the appropriate department teams and directors to confirm staff involvement and competency for projects as appropriate. - Provides support to nursing staff for relevant technologies through regular clinical rounds. - Provides support for daily system operations for relevant technologies. - Role models leadership behaviors that demonstrate specific professional values and commitment to advanced practice. - Ensures that reliable data are being reported in patient care services information systems through the use of nurse auditors and inter-rater reliability testing on a frequency as appropriate for the assigned project. D. Facilitates a safe practice environment for interdisciplinary team members use of technology. - Establishes collaborative relationships with other members of the health care team for effective interdisciplinary care. - Evaluates current interventions and emerging technologies to ensure implementation of strategies that promote viable data, cost, safety, and quality outcomes. - Provides a nursing perspective and articulates nursing needs related to integration of technology in patient care delivery. - Develops policy and procedure to support practice implementation and modification as necessary. - Evaluates necessary changes in nursing clinical practice and workflow as related to technology, including new functionality and functional applications. - Analyzes processes and implements necessary process improvements related to technology inventory and lifespan; obtains and analyzes data related to the quantity of devices needed to meet clinical demands. - Evaluates practice setting suitability for use of technology with the goal of ultimately achieving one standard of care. - Evaluates outcomes of technology use including but not limited to feedback from users and impact on improved patient safety. E. Assists patient care managers and others in the interpretation and use of data for decision-making. UW HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION F. Promotes inquiry by stimulating and encouraging staff members to question and investigate best practice phenomenon with respect to the impact of technology within clinical practice and workflows. G. Improve and innovate the use of technology within clinical practice and workflows. H. Manages resources effectively to achieve identified project objectives and expected outcomes. I. Participates in the production and distribution of communications related to technology through active internal networking, clinical liaison role, newsletters, announcements and other technology based mechanisms to health professionals. J. Contributes to the development of Nursing Informatics practice and the education of the application of clinical technology with the practice of Nursing.

II. Professional Development/Effectiveness A. Evaluates own professional practice to maintain self and department at a high level. 1) Identifies professional strengths and areas for growth and demonstrates professional development through formal and informal learning experiences. 2) Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices in nursing and health care through networking and other resources. 3) Participates in professional organizations in areas of specialization and interest. 4) Advances the practice of nursing through publications and/or presentations. 5) Serves as a mentor to staff, assisting them in professional self-development activities. 6) Obtains or maintains an appropriate professional nursing certification.

III. Performance Measures A. Demonstrates independent action and team building abilities. B. Completion and accuracy of processes and project documentation requirements. C. Appropriate written and oral communication with department, users and outside vendors. D. Compliance with department and hospital standards and procedures. E. Self-initiated training and development needs. F. Maintains accurate and timely documentation regarding product/service evaluations, system assessment and evaluations, and implementation plans. G. Contributes to the timely and successful resolution of operational problems identified. H. Completion of other duties as assigned.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Minimum  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Preferred  In the process of obtaining or desire to obtain Master’s degree Work Experience Minimum  Three (3) years of clinical and/or informatics-related experience Preferred  Five (5) years progressive clinical experience and/or informatics-related experience  Project Management Experience  Experience leading a project resulting in positive change management Licenses & Certifications Minimum  RN Licensure in the State of Wisconsin Preferred Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities  Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills  Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with 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  Knowledge of mandates of regulatory and accrediting bodies  Knowledge of current literature that impacts technology/information needs as well as financial management AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY (Clinical jobs only) Identify age-specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care providers who regularly assess, manage and treat patients. Instructions: Indicate the age groups of patients served either by direct or indirect patient care by checking the appropriate boxes below. Next, X Infants (Birth – 11 months) X Adolescent (13 – 19 years) UW HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION X Toddlers (1 – 3 years) X Young Adult (20 – 40 years) X Preschool (4 – 5 years) X Middle Adult (41 – 65 years) X School Age (6 – 12 years) X Older Adult (Over 65 years) JOB FUNCTIONS Review the employee’s job description and identify each essential function that is performed differently based on the age group of the patient.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical Demand Level Up to 33% of the time 34%-66% of the time 67%-100% of the time Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and Negligible occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. X Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent Up to 10# or Negligible or constant lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. requires significant push/pull of items of Even though the weight lifted may only be a negligible amount, walking or standing, or negligible weight a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a requires pushing/pulling significant degree. of arm/leg controls Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds. List any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.