Week 3: You have been asked to write the job description of an entry-
level informatics nurse specialist position for a healthcare delivery
system that encompasses 14 regional hospitals, several ambulatory
care and urgent care settings, and multiple physician practices. Using
the American Nurses Association Nursing Informatics: Scope and
Standards of Practice as your guide what would you list for each of
the following (include your rationale):
Answer:
Nursing informatics as a specialty of nursing continues to expand and evolve, as does the
use of technology in healthcare. The functions and responsibilities of informatics nurse
specialists (INS) vary depending on the setting in which they practice. Before applying for
a job, it is critical for an entry-level INS to understand and meet what each Employer is
looking for in an INS since they publish job descriptions that include qualifications and
required education, the tasks and responsibilities, reporting structures and benefits, as well
as the competencies required for the position they are posting.
Qualifications/Requirements:
According to the American Nurses Association Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards
of Practice (2015), the following qualifications/requirements needed to practice as an entry-
level INS to have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. That being
said, the nurse must have a valid and unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse
(RN) in the state in which they wish to practice. Additionally, most employers prefer that
potential INS have at least five years of experience in their nursing profession, whether at
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