Nursing & Medical Informatics

Behavioral Health - Remote in ND - Nursing & Medical InformaticistThe Behavioral Health Division is seeking a Nursing and Medical Informatics team member to help us transform the way care is delivered to our patients through strategic design of the electronic health record. As part of the Quality & Technical Services team, this position will play an integral role in continuous improvement processes, which may include the analysis of data, business process, root cause, and performance gaps. The individual in this position will serve as a liaison between Electronic Health Record (EHR) users and technical support teams, including NDIT and other vendors, and therefore, requires deep understanding and knowledge of both the business processes and technical solutions. As part of a cross-functional team, this position will be responsible for maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.As a Nursing & Medical Informaticist, you will:Document and maintain statewide and clinical business process flows and continuously review to identify and reduce or eliminate non-value added activitiesIdentify issues and concerns within clinical practice workflow and processes and define system and process requirements that will optimize system performance and technology utilization by nursing and medical practitioners.Interpret and evaluate highly complex data and determine action necessary to align with medical best practices in both clinical and facility settings; accreditation, licensure, or certification requirements, and strategic initiativesCollaborate with leadership and quality management team members to identify and prioritize EHR quality improvement opportunitiesFacilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or QI methodologiesFacilitate statewide change management processes, including identification of organizational readiness for change and development of training plans, training aides and communication strategies to facilitate change.To be successful in this position, you are:An effective communicatorA critical thinker who is able to work both independently and collaborativelyAble to manage multiple competing deadlinesSkilled in using data to inform decision makingProficient in all Microsoft Office applicationsTo be considered for this position, you are required to have:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study; current licensure as an RN, NP, or PA; and 3 years of experience leading groups or teams. Preferences include: Experienced in psychiatric care and/or completion of training in Lean Six Sigma, Theory of Constraint, Prosci Change Management and/or related curriculum(s).About HHS:ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $4 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.Location:ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position is eligible for remote work, must live in ND, with some statewide travel required.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verifyA copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Sarah at saosse@nd.gov or at 701-328-8910Employing Unit: ND HHS - BHDTelephone Number: 701-328-2310TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.