Solution Architect

Nursing & Clinical Ancillary Solution Architect

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Core Responsibilities

• Architect solutions for inpatient (eMAR, PowerForms, PowerPlans) and specialty streams (OB module, ED triage, Perioperative).
• Support Materials Management, CBORD nutrition, and Clairvia staffing interfaces (FHIR, HL7) across all ancillary services.
• Oversee custom Discern CCL and DA2 rule development for clinical decision support, alerts, and advanced reporting.
• Collaborate with offshore teams on low-level design artifacts: mapping guides, interface specs, and domain rule libraries.
• Lead impact analysis for upgrades (e.g., eMAR enhancements, OB module extensions), balancing performance, scalability, and regulatory compliance (TJC, CMS).
• Serve as escalation point for complex technical issues, conducting root-cause investigations and communicating with nursing leadership.
• Mentor consultants and junior architects on module best practices, including OB rounding, ED workflow optimization, and Clairvia roster management.
• Engage clinical educators, nurse informaticists, and IT governance to validate design assumptions and secure stakeholder buy-in.
  

Technical Skills & Certifications:

• Expert in Cerner Millennium Nursing (eMAR, PowerForms, OB, ED), Clairvia staffing)
• Proficiency in CCL, DA2, domain management, and mPages for nursing workflows.
• Deep understanding of HL7 v2.x/FHIR integrations for ancillary services and device interfacing (e.g., IV pumps).
• Preferred: Cerner Certified Architect – Nursing Informatics; certification in perioperative informatics.
  

Experience:

• 8–10 years architecting Cerner nursing and ancillary solutions, including high-customization environments (OB, Periop, ED).
• Proven leadership in large-scale clinical system deployments across multi-facility health systems.
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management bridging clinical and technical teams.
• Strategic vision with excellent written/presentation skills.
• Leadership presence and consensus-building aptitude.
  

Qualifications