Program Director Nursing

Program Director Nursing

Requirements

• BSN
• Masters in Nursing or related field if already holds a BSN degree. Either bachelors or graduate degree must be in nursing.
• Current NYS RN Licensure
• Three-five years of experience
• Possess working knowledge of current clinical practice standards and models of care, including Joint Commission, NYSDOH and other regulatory agency requirements
• Computer skill
• Must demonstrate critical thinking, analytical skills and strong project management skills
• Strong consensus building among different disciplines

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the automated Clinical Information System (CIS).
• Collaborates with the Information Systems department in evaluation of changes and in processing user feedback and requests.
• Participates in the process of revising and implementing changes in both the automated and manual components of the CIS.
• Responds appropriately to requests and concerns from users or others affected by the system.
• Maintains a detailed understanding and working knowledge of the current CIS, its functions and its relationship to other information systems within the enterprise.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of: current trends and issues in healthcare, nursing practice, healthcare informatics, national and state-wide standards and regulations, enterprise policies and procedures, and the legal implications of the CIS as related to clinical practice.
• Leads projects as assigned by the Director of Nursing Informatics.
• Develops and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Tracks status of work plans, resources and deliverables for individual projects and as appropriate.
• Rolls up project information for overall program coordination, reporting and communication.
• Collaborates with Nursing and IT Teams to facilitate implementation of clinical applications within established timelines.
• Maintains an up-to-date understanding of the process involved in these activities.
• Maintains membership on, or consultation to, committees, work groups, or task forces as needed to communicate and facilitate the ongoing progress of the development, implementation, and revision of the CIS.
• Supports the policies of clinical information systems security and confidentiality mechanisms in accordance with user and/or facility policies and procedures.
• Participates in systems analysis and research related to the CIS.
• Maintains relationships with the Nursing and Clinical communities.
• Provides proactive user support of the CIS including, but not limited to, training and education.
• Assists in evaluation and development of training and in-service programs as related to Informatics activities effecting Nursing.
• Participates in presentations and publications about the CIS at conferences and in journals as appropriate.
• Attends conferences and seminars as appropriate.
• Maintains membership in organizations that enhance professional development.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Nurses Credentialing Center approved national board Certification