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Sacramento, California

Nurse Informaticist

Registered Nurse Above average in Registered Nurse rolesNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$189k-$305k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 40m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview

Responsible for participating in the planning, development, training, implementation, evaluation, integration, optimization and maintenance of clinical information systems and associated applications. Incorporates the components of clinical practice, affiliate workflows and regulatory requirements to ensure a cohesive clinical information system that reflects the total patient care experience. Utilizing clinical knowledge and advanced problem solving skills, functions as the primary champion and spokesperson for all non-physician clinical care givers and is the bridge between local, regional and enterprise IS organizations and end-users working collaboratively with the IS Support Team, Nursing Leadership, and selected technology companies to impact change for ongoing optimization of clinical information systems and associated applications. Responsible for validating and redesigning work flow and clinical content review for all clinical areas. Develops and maintains interdisciplinary teams to partner and resolve issues identified. Identifies, reviews and recommends process and policy changes related to clinical documentation that may be further impacted by the evolution of the Sutter Health's clinical information systems. Provides focused attention and direction in the utilization of data from clinical information systems to develop metrics to improve and monitor patient care productivity.

Job Description

  • EDUCATION:
  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • Master's: Nursing Informatics, Health Care Administration, or clinical related field

Certification & Licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California

Typical Experience

8 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Expert competency in applying evidence-based knowledge, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.

Extensive knowledge of healthcare operations and departments, including a broad understanding of physician and clinical staff workflows, patient care, quality assessment and improvement, and with the proven ability to guide the planning and adoption of applications integral to the clinical environment.

Robust knowledge of local, state, federal, and accrediting body regulations and standards related to healthcare, including a solid understanding of the Joint Commission standards and documentation requirements.

Demonstrated skills in leadership, conflict identification and resolution, group problem solving and group process to build consensus and institute effective changes.

Exceptional analytical and project management skills, including the ability to analyze problems and reach practical conclusions that streamline processes, improve productivity, or increase the quality of care.

Strong written and verbal communications skills to explain clinical information and program data clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.

Advanced proficiency working with computers, including Microsoft office Suite, navigating electronic health records (EHRs) in EPIC or other clinical information systems, performing data analysis, and generating value-add reports.

Ability to

  • work independently, as well as be part of a team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions while working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • develop and prepare both routine and ad hoc reports to support departmental functions, plans and decision making.
  • identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions.
  • ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
  • build collaborative relationships with other healthcare providers (staff, nurses, physicians, etc.), information services (is), legal, quality management, and selected technology companies to coordinate efforts and provide efficient and cost-effective clinical information systems.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

  • Regular
  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $189,280.00 to $264,971.20 / annual salary. Sacramento Valley Area Pay Range is $189,280.00 to $264,971.20 / annual salary. San Francisco Bay Area Pay Range is $217,672.00 to $304,720.00 / annual salary.

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Informaticist is responsible for the planning, development, and optimization of clinical information systems to ensure cohesive patient care workflows. They act as a bridge between clinical staff and information services to drive process improvements and maintain regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing Informatics or a related field and possess a valid California Registered Nurse license. A minimum of 8 years of recent relevant experience in clinical environments and information systems is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Workflow RedesignConflict ResolutionEvidence-based PracticeProcess ImprovementInterdisciplinary CollaborationCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Informaticist at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,439 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Nursing Informatics — Registered Nurse Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Registered Nurse on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 48% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$247k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $223k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Registered Nurse roles

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package