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RN Informatics Specialist
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$34.82 - $52.24 an hour - Full-Time Days 40 hours per week
Boulder Community Health is seeking an RN Informatics Specialist to support imaging, cardiology, and behavioral health service lines. This role integrates nursing science, clinical knowledge, and IT expertise to assess, plan, and evaluate electronic data systems and workflows in the clinical environment. The specialist will serve as a clinical liaison across departments impacted by clinical documentation, data management, and IT, ensuring smooth project coordination. They will also assist in the analysis, design, and education of clinical staff on new applications, while focusing on improving patient safety and clinical workflows. Additionally, this position oversees process re-designs to support application rollouts and provides ongoing support for electronic documentation systems and system integration with other BCH initiatives.
Benefits:
Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option
Dental and Vision insurance
BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
Paid Time Off
Education assistance program
Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Certification preferred
Principal Trainer certification in relevant Epic application within 6 months of hire
Current Colorado Registered Nurse License
1-3 years relevant healthcare experience required.
1-3 years healthcare IT experience preferred.
Epic background preferred
Understanding of hospital and ambulatory operations, interdepartmental procedures and interdisciplinary interactions and workflows in the healthcare setting
Experience in computer or data management related field preferred
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in projects impacting the clinical space at BCH across multiple applications, systems, and platforms.
Guide Clinical Informatics staff in collaboration with physicians and clinical teams to design, implement, and support the EHR, ensuring it meets clinical needs and supports policy changes.
Direct clinical process decisions to improve patient care, safety, outcomes, and standardization.
Provide ongoing support to clinical staff and contribute to BCH's strategic and regulatory goals.
Collaborate with application analysts to optimize processes, ensuring system and workflow efficiency.
Conduct clinical reviews to ensure system usability and lead education efforts with EHR educators.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment, while staying aligned with BCH's mission for patient safety and excellent service.
Build relationships, persevere under stress, and manage competing objectives to drive project outcomes.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical documentation and data management processes, supporting clinical staff regularly.
Work with the healthcare team to identify areas for process improvement.
Evaluate system effectiveness, identify inefficiencies, and propose solutions.
Assist with focus groups and project planning to support BCH's strategic goals.
Analyze current processes to identify gaps and propose solutions.
Ensure data integrity and assess the impact of new technologies on workflows.
Collaborate on creating orders and clinical policies, ensuring system designs meet process needs.
Conduct integrated testing of systems to validate functionality and desired outcomes.
Lead project scope formulation, team facilitation, and timeline development.
Document decisions, track issues, and report progress to stakeholders.
Coordinate system testing, collaborate on training materials, and provide on-site support during implementation.
Serve as a change agent, communicate changes to clinical staff, and mentor users.
Assist with implementation tasks, track issues, and ensure successful process adoption.
About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado. It provides comprehensive medical services to the Boulder County community, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric services, and outpatient care. BCH operates several facilities, including the flagship Boulder Community Hospital, and offers a wide range of specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care. The organization is known for its commitment to high-quality care, patient-centered services, and a focus on wellness and prevention. Boulder Community Health is dedicated to improving the health of the local community by integrating advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, and personalized care. The healthcare system also emphasizes collaboration with local physicians, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH is recognized for its strong ties to the local population and its role in supporting public health initiatives, promoting healthy lifestyles, and addressing health disparities. Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center and has received incredible accolades for the wonderful care that we provide, including: Newsweek- "America's Best-in-State Hospital 2025"; U.S. News and World Report- "Best Hospitals for Maternity Care 2025"; 5280 Magazine-"21 BCH physicians among 2024 list of the region's best doctors"; Daily Camera People's Choice Awards 2024- Honorable mention, Best Physical Therapy Center; and American Heart Association- Quality Stroke Care 2024. As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!
EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary : $35 - $52