NURSE INFORMATICIST SPECIALIST (NURSING PROGRAM CONSULTANT/ ADMINISTRATOR II)

GRADE

STD0023\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Healthcare System\r\n201 W. Preston Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Healthcare System is seeking a highly\r\nqualified Nurse Informaticist to serve as a departmental and programmatic expert in\r\nnursing informatics, clinical information systems, and electronic health records (EHRs).\r\n\r\n\r\nThe MDH Healthcare System consists of 11 state-owned and operated healthcare\r\nfacilities—including 5 adult psychiatric hospitals, 2 child/adolescent residential treatment\r\ncenters, 2 long-term care hospitals with comprehensive care, and 2 residential\r\nDevelopmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) centers. Operating with over 3,800\r\nemployees, caring for approximately 1,800 patients annually, and managing a budget\r\nexceeding $500M, this role is critical in applying clinical expertise to evaluate nursing\r\nworkflows, optimize clinical systems, drive evidence-based care, and ensure regulatory\r\ncompliance statewide.\r\n\r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Clinical Informatics & EHR Systems (25%): Assess, design, configure, test,\r\n deploy, and evaluate EHR systems and clinical decision support (CDS) tools. Act\r\n as the primary bridge between clinical operations and IT development teams to\r\n translate clinical needs into technical specifications.\r\n Nursing Program Consultation & Operations (20%): Evaluate nursing\r\n operations across facilities, advise Chief Nursing Officers and Directors of\r\n Nursing, and provide consultation on nursing decisions, workflow redesign, and\r\n clinical workforce utilization.\r\n Data Analytics, Quality & Performance Improvement (20%): Collect, validate,\r\n and analyze clinical and operational data to build executive dashboards and\r\n metrics. Remediate data integrity issues and utilize clinical data trends to drive\r\n performance improvement and patient safety.\r\n Regulatory, Policy & Legislative Analysis (15%): Ensure clinical\r\n documentation and EHR systems adhere to COMAR, CMS, The Joint\r\n Commission, OHCQ, and HIPAA regulations. Develop and update policies,\r\n SOPs, and clinical risk mitigation strategies.\r\n Education, Training & Professional Development (10%): Assess educational\r\n needs across facilities, develop EHR training initiatives, establish clinical\r\n competencies, and guide staff on regulatory and technological changes.\r\n Research, Reporting & Interagency Coordination (10%): Participate in\r\n multidisciplinary workgroups and governance committees, manage vendor\r\n interactions, evaluate emerging health IT trends (e.g., telehealth, AI\r\n implementation), and support interagency health initiatives.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Thorough understanding of hospital-based workflows, including order entry sequencing, nursing execution, interdisciplinary documentation, and ancillary services (pharmacy, therapy, medical).\r\n Demonstrated ability to translate complex clinical workflows into clear technical\r\n requirements for IT personnel.\r\n Knowledge of clinical data analysis, metric development, and reporting tools to\r\n support evidence-based care.\r\n Strong consultation, analytical, project management, and interdisciplinary\r\n communication skills.\r\n Ability to formulate executive recommendations on health system policies, risk\r\n mitigation, and digital transformation.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� A Master’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field from an accredited college or university. \r\nExperience: Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse including two years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health-related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity�for the required education. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university�for two years of the required experience.\r\n3.�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service�experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a�commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n An Advanced Degree: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Informatics,\r\n Healthcare Administration, or a Master's degree in Health Informatics.\r\n Certifications: ANCC Nursing Informatics Certification (RN-BC), Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), Vendor-specific EHR certifications (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech)\r\n Progressive nursing experience integrating clinical practice, enterprise EHR optimization, and health system leadership.\r\n Proven track record leading clinical workflow redesigns, CDS configuration, and quality improvement initiatives across multi-facility health systems.\r\n Hands-on experience developing user dashboards, clinical decision support tools, and managing long-term care MDS requirements.\r\n Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with state/federal regulators, software vendors, and interdisciplinary clinical teams.\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 or possess a current multi-state license in party states that candidates have declared as primary states of residence. \r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n