Job Category:

Executive Leadership

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

The Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) serves as the principle for developing strategic nursing informatics plans, data analysis, creation of policies and procedures and serves as a champion for complex nursing projects and systems that support efficiency and effectiveness for end users, with the primary goal of advancing nursing's evidence-based practice. With the collaboration of the CNO, CMIO and other executives on the clinical and administrative decision-making process, develops clinical systems strategy and optimizes the use of existing clinical systems, for nurses, physicians, and other multidisciplinary care providers. Forecasts knowledge needs for complex multi-system change, which includes but is not limited to improving the clinical quality, safety, and operational integrity of clinical information systems; and integrating quality improvement and regulatory standards into CIS to maximize the capability of the clinical data warehouse for quality, research, and evidence-based practice activities. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, leading, and evaluating technical training, and education programs that ensure end user adoption of systems. Participates as a member of strategic management team, and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary leaders to establish short and long term goals and implementation plans for clinical information systems. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes a multidisciplinary team concept and reflects the organization’s mission and values

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Registered Nurse Licensure in-state

• Educational Requirements: Masters Degree in Clinical Informatics, Nursing, Healthcare Information Systems, or related field

• Minimum Experience: Five (5) years advanced leadership skills. Five (5) - Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in healthcare/hospital clinical information systems

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Operational experience as a Director in a health system

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Accomplished team-oriented leader with demonstrated achievements in implementing projects in a complex healthcare organization

• Possesses strong skills in project management, business and clinical process redesign, written / verbal communication, physician relations, and customer satisfaction

• Drive strategic alignment within span of control and influence, leading a culture of continuous improvement. Promotes integration across the system

• Must be a skilled decision-maker that works proactively in a high stress environment. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Electronic Mail

• Ability to analyze complex clinical operations and structure processes to facilitate decision-making regarding clinical information systems. Expert verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership and collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting. Advanced skills in project and program management and coordination

• Fiscally responsible; experienced in developing and managing capital and operating budgets >$10,000,000 

• Decisive, flexible, problem solver and results oriented with the ability and desire to achieve goals quickly

• Energetic, self-confident and persuasive 

• Solid technical grounding, project management and implementation experience 

• Experienced in providing adult education and training

• Proven leadership abilities and a comprehensive knowledge of healthcare information systems and advanced clinical system products

• Demonstrated understanding of hospital systems operations and the importance of technology to support and improve patient care and safety

• Develops leadership capabilities of current and future leaders

• Proven management and leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing staff 

• Serves as champion on organizational initiatives. Responsible for ensuring problems of project teams are escalated to senior team for