UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 07/09/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
The primary location for this position will be at our Hillcrest Medical Center but will be required to travel to our La Jolla Locations as needed.
The Clinical Informatics Specialist functions as a nursing informatics specialist supporting clinical operations through the design, implementation, and evaluation of data-driven workflows and systems. The role focuses on patient acuity and classification processes to support staffing optimization, quality outcomes, and patient safety. Responsibilities include collaborating with clinical and operational leaders on scheduling initiatives, evaluating nurse documentation practices (including float and contract RN compliance), and leveraging electronic health record (EHR) systems to enhance clinical decision-making and operational efficiency. Serves as a liaison between nursing, IT, and leadership to ensure alignment between clinical practice and informatics solutions.
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Bachelor's degree in health care information technology, computer science, or related area, and/or equivalent combination of experience/training.
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Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
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Broadly encompassing or highly in-depth knowledge of 1-2 areas of focus in clinical informatics specialty areas. Knowledge of controlled terminology, clinical workflows, user interface optimization, clinical decision support, rules development, data integration and mining, clinical ontologies and adoption of technology.
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In-depth knowledge of all relevant clinical informatics software and systems, and of the highly-complex concepts, principles, policies, methodologies, techniques, best practices, regulations, and standards practices involved with patient care and electronic medical data management in the UC health care system.
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Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.
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Advanced interpersonal communications skills, to convey highly technical information and instructions to all levels of clinical users in a clear and concise manner, to provide technical support, and to develop and deliver training materials as needed.
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Ability to apply advanced problem-resolution skills to highly complex issues, quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner.
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Advanced analytical skills and expertise in documentation and reporting, with the ability to apply metrics, design and run queries, collect and analyze performance data, and produce sophisticated reports and analyses for management use.
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Advanced ability to serve as a technical leader and information resource, and to work collaboratively with senior staff and management across departments, providing advice, counsel, and analysis on issues of policy, functionality, system efficiency, upgrades, business analytics, and industry advances and trends.
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Master's degree (MSN), Nursing Informatics, or related field.
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Three-five (3-5) years of clinical nursing experience.
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Experience with patient acuity systems and staffing models.
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Certification in Nursing Informatics (RN-BC).
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Experience with scheduling/workforce management systems.
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Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
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Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
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Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
