Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO)

Grand River Health Main Campus • Rifle, CO

5d • $270,000 - $320,000

About The Position

Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) Full Time Grand River Health | Rifle, CO At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect , friendliness , and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care . What You’ll Do Establishes, plans, and administers the overall technology vision, strategy, policies, procedures, and goals for Grand River Hospital District (GRHD). The Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) serves as the senior technology leader, providing strategic direction and operational oversight for all technology functions, including information systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical systems, digital transformation, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Provides day-to-day leadership and management in accordance with GRHD policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The CDIO has direct oversight of the Information Technology department, actively managing system performance, issue resolution, and staff, while maintaining a strategic, enterprise-level focus. Responsible for aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient care, and support long-term growth and innovation. Develops and leads the enterprise-wide technology strategy, including planning, roadmaps, policies, and standards. Oversees all technology systems and infrastructure supporting 600+ users, actively involved in system reliability, issue escalation, and operational decisions. Provides strategic leadership for digital transformation initiatives, leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven technologies to enhance clinical workflows and operational performance. Leads governance, evaluation, implementation, and optimization of AI solutions, ensuring security, compliance, and ethical use. Provides executive oversight of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, ensuring stability, optimization, and alignment with clinical and regulatory needs. Partners with clinical and non-clinical leadership to assess technology needs and implement solutions supporting business objectives and patient care. Oversees selection, implementation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of technology systems, applications, equipment, and vendor relationships. Ensures technology environments meet cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory requirements, including healthcare data protection standards. Recruits, develops, and leads technology staff; establishes performance expectations; evaluates performance; addresses concerns; and fosters a collaborative culture, maintaining a visible and engaged leadership presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field required
• Minimum six (6) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare or hospital technology or information systems role.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Direct experience with EMR implementation and Epic system highly preferred.
• Experience with organizational artificial intelligence solution implementations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, plans, and administers the overall technology vision, strategy, policies, procedures, and goals for Grand River Hospital District (GRHD).
• Provides strategic direction and operational oversight for all technology functions, including information systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical systems, digital transformation, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
• Provides day-to-day leadership and management in accordance with GRHD policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Actively managing system performance, issue resolution, and staff, while maintaining a strategic, enterprise-level focus.
• Responsible for aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient care, and support long-term growth and innovation.
• Develops and leads the enterprise-wide technology strategy, including planning, roadmaps, policies, and standards.
• Oversees all technology systems and infrastructure supporting 600+ users, actively involved in system reliability, issue escalation, and operational decisions.
• Provides strategic leadership for digital transformation initiatives, leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven technologies to enhance clinical workflows and operational performance.
• Leads governance, evaluation, implementation, and optimization of AI solutions, ensuring security, compliance, and ethical use.
• Provides executive oversight of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, ensuring stability, optimization, and alignment with clinical and regulatory needs.
• Partners with clinical and non-clinical leadership to assess technology needs and implement solutions supporting business objectives and patient care.
• Oversees selection, implementation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of technology systems, applications, equipment, and vendor relationships.
• Ensures technology environments meet cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory requirements, including healthcare data protection standards.
• Recruits, develops, and leads technology staff; establishes performance expectations; evaluates performance; addresses concerns; and fosters a collaborative culture, maintaining a visible and engaged leadership presence.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $270,000 - $320,000 (based on experience)
• Bonus: Yearly bonus potential
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
• Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!
• Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive