Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Informatics Analyst

Harris Regional Hospital Full-Time | Days

Your experience matters

Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Informatics Analyst joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serv

As the RN Clinical Informatics Analyst, you will serve as the essential bridge between clinical operations and information systems, ensuring the effective implementation, optimization, and support of Meditech applications across the organization. You will partner with providers, clinical leadership, and IT teams to improve workflows, deliver EMR training, resolve system issues, and leverage data‑driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and patient care outcomes.

If you’re passionate about supporting clinicians, improving EMR usability, and driving meaningful change in healthcare, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. This role is 100% onsite in Sylva, NC.

More about our team

Our Information Technology & Systems team plays a vital role in supporting patient care and hospital operations by ensuring technology systems, infrastructure, and digital services run efficiently and securely. In this fast‑paced environment, team members collaborate across departments to support daily operations, lead technology initiatives, and drive continuous improvement.

Success in this role requires strong communication, problem‑solving, and a commitment to delivering reliable, innovative technology solutions that positively impact both staff and patient experiences.

How you’ll contribute

As the Clinical Informatics Analyst, you will excel in this role by:

• Assisting clinicians in workflow discussions, patient care strategy, and Health Support Center (HSC) standards to better support and adopt technology.
• Developing and/or providing education and support to clinical staff physicians and clinical staff on the EMR and related applications.
• Serving as the key liaison between clinical departments, providers, and Information Systems teams to ensure seamless integration and optimization of Meditech applications.
• Delivering EMR training and ongoing support to employed and locum providers, driving user adoption, efficiency, and best‑practice utilization.
• Collaborating with leadership, end users, and vendors to identify, document, troubleshoot, and resolve application and workflow issues.
• Analyzing clinical and operational workflows to recommend process improvements that enhance system performance, user satisfaction, and patient care outcomes.
• Participating in the implementation of certified EMR applications and interfaces. Under the direction of the HSC where applicable, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates clinician/physician functional testing before and after upgrades and improvements.
• Developing and maintaining reports and data solutions that provide actionable insights for departmental decision‑making and operational effectiveness.
• Participating in EMR testing, including enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality validation to ensure system readiness for production.
• Assisting in the development of rollout plans for new EMR features, including training plans, testing plans, and go‑live support.
• Providing responsive technical support and building strong cross‑functional relationships to promote continuous improvement and effective communication.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

What we’re looking for

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor’s degree in a clinical field preferred.
• 5+ years of clinical healthcare experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of patient care workflows and operational processes.
• Proven EMR experience (Meditech preferred, but not required), including system functionality, workflow optimization, and end‑user support.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis, data management, systems evaluation, and performance improvement tools.
• In‑depth understanding of hospital information systems and the integration of clinical applications across healthcare environments.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

More about Harris Regional Hospital

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility located in Sylva, NC. With a long-standing reputation for excellent care, this fully-accredited hospital has been providing care to western North Carolina residents since 1925. Harris offers five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

EEOC Statement

“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.