Description
Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.
Interests
- Investigative
- Conventional
- Social
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Support
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Initiative
Tasks
- Translate nursing practice information between nurses and systems engineers, analysts, or designers, using object-oriented models or other techniques.
- Use informatics science to design or implement health information technology applications for resolution of clinical or health care administrative problems.
- Develop or implement policies or practices to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, or security of patient information.
- Analyze and interpret patient, nursing, or information systems data to improve nursing services.
- Identify, collect, record, or analyze data relevant to the nursing care of patients.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Technology Skills
- Medical software
- Presentation software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Business intelligence and data analysis software
- Analytical or scientific software
Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Director of Nursing ServicesCertifying Organization
American Association of Directors of Nursing Services
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Professional in Health InformaticsCertifying Organization
American Health Information Management Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Qualification in Laboratory Safety (QLS)Certifying Organization
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Consumer Health Information Specialization - Level ICertifying Organization
Medical Library Association
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $74,226 |
| Median (50%) | $103,044 |
| High (90%) | $137,343 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 527,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 583,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 11%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 11%
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