Typical Tasks
Analyze and interpret patient, nursing, or information systems data to improve nursing services.
Analyze computer and information technologies to determine applicability to nursing practice, education, administration, and research.
Apply knowledge of computer science, information science, nursing, and informatics theory to nursing practice, education, administration, or research, in collaboration with other health informatics specialists.
Design, develop, select, test, implement, and evaluate new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision-support mechanisms to support patients, health care professionals, and their information management and human-computer and human-technology interactions within health care contexts.
Develop strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating, or modifying information technology applied to nursing practice, administration, education, or research.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Common Activities
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
