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

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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

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Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

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

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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 assistance/decisions/barrier removal

• Proactive in collaborating with senior management team and other leaders, building collaboration and delivering practical solutions to address issues

• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides input and operational oversight for the strategic plan, vision, and clinical operations for the system-wide clinical technology in the practice settings across the continuum.

• Partners with the Chief Medical Information Officer and Vice President of Patient Care/Chief Nursing Officer in the design and implementation of leveraging technology to improve work processes, decrease work intensity, and improve quality and safety.

• Provides senior ITS clinical leadership coordination and oversight for the implementation, operation, growth, and integration of clinical and business systems with other Health System information technology and initiatives.

• Oversees training delivery across the system with responsibility for managing the technical training delivery and preparing the entire workforce and all providers for the use of technology to improve patient safety and clinical practice.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining IT Strategic and Tactical Plans, with particular emphasis on Clinical Information Systems (CIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

• Acts as the primary liaison between IT, Clinical Staff and Physician Staff to insure that CIS/EMR implementations are optimized based on clinical workflow redesign, training and support.

• Develops and executes plans and strategies for gaining clinician and physician successful adoption and ongoing use of CIS/EMR across the organization.

• Designs, specifies, implements and supports CIS integration plans and strategies by working with vendors, staff, and customers.

• Responsible for developing, reviewing, and implementing CIS policies and procedures.

• Helps assess and recommend data driven improvements to various business and clinical operations and work processes.

• Actively participates in user groups and national meetings to build knowledge and share best practices.

• Actively serves on the NGHS Administrative Call Rotation

• Actively serves on the ITS On Call Rotation

• Actively represents ITS on appropriate committees and councils supporting Patient Safety, regulatory compliance, quality and clinical practice initiatives.

• Coaches leadership teams to organizational standards for daily management functions. Participates in tiered escalation and frequently coaches mid-level managers to continuous improvement behaviors.

• Assist in developing the strategic and tactical plans, including project proposals, budgets, implementation and optimization strategies.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

• Weight Carried: Up to 20lbs, Occasionally 0-30%

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65%

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.