What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Informatics Registered Nurse (RN) position at UP Health System - Portage?
Clinical Informatics Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Services/Information Technology
Flex position (Part-time to Full-Time) | 0.6 - 1.0 FTE (48 - 80 hours/pp) | 8-12-hour Varied Shifts | Rotation Every 3rd Weekend plus Christmas 2025
Your experience matters
UP Health System – Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Informatics Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
At UPHS – Portage, we strive to be the place employees want to work. We accomplish this through a friendly and supportive team environment. Join our robust nursing team which provides a quality-focused environment. As a nurse you will provide exemplary patient care to support our community.
How you will contribute
A Clinical Informatics Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:
Serves as liaison between Information Systems and assigned departments.
Facilitates effective integration of applications across departments.
Provides EMR training to all employed and locum Providers.
Works with management, users, and system vendors to document and resolve problems, coordinate system changes and assist user departments in developing better procedures to complement the applications systems.
Interacts with all levels of the organization to help assure accurate and timely processing of application system functions.
With vendor support and user department participation and develop appropriate training materials to assist user departments in maintaining effective operations.
Develop skills in the use of report writer programs to develop reports which assist user departments in working with the application systems.
Organizes multiple assigned projects concurrently through effective time and resource management.
- Research and makes recommendations on appropriate projects, situations, and/or problems.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $8 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, or a medical opt-out payment, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, paid time off and sick time.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we are looking for
Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred).
Additional requirements include:
Meditech experience required.
Three years of experience in applying analytical tools to improve processes and resolve problems.
Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience. (preferred)
Experience with data analysis, data management associated with systems evaluation, clinical research, and analysis tools and methodologies.
In depth knowledge of hospital information systems.
Annual Flu Vaccination or declination
More about UP Health System
UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
EEOC Statement
UP Health System – Portage an Equal Opportunity Employer. UPHS - Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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