This position is located at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, located in Phoenix, Arizona. The incumbent serves as a specialist/integrator with the professional knowledge of a registered nurse in the implementation and ongoing support of multi-service clinical software applications used in the hospital and clinic setting. Provides consultative and advisory services of multi-service applications that support the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the implementation and support of multi-service software packages that automate the capture of clinical encounter information and its subsequent retrieval. Incumbent coordinates implementation of new software products obtained by the facility that cover these functions. Develops implementation plans, project management plans, runs meetings, collects and reports data and reports as necessary. Assists staff in the efficient use of the current software. Serves on medical center teams, wherever and whenever management determines the skills and talents of the incumbent would be best utilized. Coordinates with Information Technology (IT) staff and other application coordinators to implement and upgrade integrated packages, resolve conflicts, provide secondary support on related software modules, and insure smooth operations in areas where package scope overlaps or is integrated with other services' functions. Works with department chiefs, clinical leaders and staff providing consultation on integration of information systems implementation with clinical, business and administrative systems redesign as an integral function to clinical application management, training and implementation. Promote an awareness of the importance of data validity, data security and complies with all relevant Privacy Acts, HIPAA rules, and computer related policies and procedures. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this 0610 occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements, OR Completed a degree from Foreign Nursing School and have an Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. Licensure: Applicants must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:GS-0610-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Professional experience in use of clinical software and electronic health record applications, such as advising management and development of the software, demonstrating how to use reporting, and test to evaluate the software's effectiveness. Demonstrates experience in multiple nursing specialties including a combination of inpatient experiences such as; the Progressive Care Unit, Med/surg, ED, ICU, Operating Room, PACU, or labor and delivery to ensure clinical software is working appropriately and effectively for the end user. Experience in clinical applications such as programming and or informatics. Demonstrate their ability to manage software implementation projects through the groups within their organization and how they are effective members of those teams. Lastly, the applicant would have to provide how they assist with planning, direction, implementation and troubleshooting of new and existing software packages to automate the clinical functions of a multi-disciplinary healthcare delivery system. OR Completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. (Must provide evidence with your application documents if qualifying using this option). GS-0610-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:Serve as the Clinical Applications Coordinator (CAC) in the implementation and ongoing support of multi-service clinical software applications. Serve as technical support and coordinator of applications that support Electronic Health Record (EHR). Provide training to staff on current software applications. Analyze, evaluate and assist with processes related to information flow. Communicate effectively, speak in front of groups and write policies, procedures, and training materials. Awareness of Medicare and Medicaid Interoperability Program Requirements and Reporting. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Phoenix Service Unit 1616 E Indian School Rd Suite 360 Phoenix, AZ 85016 US
• Name: Phoenix Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]