Information Technology and Systems Director

Your experience matters  

Wilson Medical Center 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 the Information Technology and Systems Director joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. The Information Technology and Systems Director is a strategic technology leader responsible for overseeing hospital IT operations, driving digital transformation initiatives, and ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing technology services that support exceptional patient care and operational excellence. This role partners closely with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and enterprise IT stakeholders to align technology strategies with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and the evolving needs of a complex healthcare environment. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.  This role is 100% on site in Wilson, NC.

More about our team 

Our Information Technology and 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 leadership, problem-solving, communication, and a commitment to delivering reliable, innovative technology solutions that positively impact both staff and patient experiences.

Essential Functions:

Enterprise Alignment & Strategic Leadership

• Serve as the primary liaison between hospital leadership and enterprise IT, ensuring local needs are represented in system-wide planning and that enterprise strategies are effectively implemented at the facility level.

• Participate in enterprise governance councils and contribute to the development and enforcement of data governance, cybersecurity, and technology standards.

• Lead the hospital’s IT strategic planning process, aligning technology initiatives with both hospital and enterprise goals.

Operational Excellence & Service Delivery

• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support services, ensuring high availability and performance of clinical and business systems.

• Implement and monitor IT service management processes, incident response, and change management in accordance with enterprise policies.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH) and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes.

Project & Change Management

• Lead or support enterprise IT initiatives at the hospital, including but not limited to EHR upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, digital transformation efforts, and initiatives to reduce technical debt within the hospital’s data center; perform other duties as assigned.

• Champion change management, staff training, and adoption of new technologies, leveraging enterprise resources and best practices.

Collaboration & Relationship Building

• Foster strong relationships with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and enterprise IT peers to ensure technology solutions meet operational and clinical needs.

• Engage with external vendors and partners as needed, following enterprise procurement and vendor management guidelines.

Financial Stewardship

• Collaborate with hospital financial leaders to support cost containment strategies and ensure technology initiatives align with organizational priorities.

• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost savings, and revenue generation through technology.

Talent Management & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the hospital IT team, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.

• Support enterprise talent initiatives, including workforce planning, succession management, and staff engagement.

Performance Improvement & Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement in IT service delivery, leveraging data analytic