Clinical Informaticist (RN)

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the third year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. From womb to tomb, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Unit/Department/Team

The CI department works closely with clinical and operational teams to optimize the electronic health record to streamline workflows and support high-quality patient care across the system.

Mission for Position

The RN Clinical informaticist bridges clinical practice and technology by optimizing health information systems, supporting end users, and driving improvements that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with providers, nursing, and all other users of the clinical information system.
• Provide education, support, and troubleshooting when necessary, and collaborates to develop strategies and best practice.
• Coordinate and/or participate in end-user and project team efforts in the design, implementation, and evaluation of training projects.
• Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives as it relates to practice and information systems.
• Use knowledge to improve clinical processes, and optimize clinical systems to meet values, vision, and mission of the organization.

Position Type

This is a full-time position, working mostly on-site 80 hours every two weeks Monday through Friday.