Chief Nursing Informatics Officer -Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Bangor, ME

11h•Remote

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. NorthernLight Health (NLH) and Optum have established a strategic relationship to enhance the health care experience for patients and providers throughout Maine by improving business processes through investment in leading-edge technology and innovation. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here. Join our compassionate culture, enjoy meaningful benefits and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) is an executive healthcare leader who serves as the essential bridge between nursing practice and information technology. They ensure that health IT systems are thoughtfully designed, effectively implemented, and optimally utilized to support clinical workflows, enhance performance, and promote organization wide adoption of technology. The CNIO identifies emerging trends in health informatics to strengthen the applications and systems that support high quality healthcare delivery, supporting both patient outcomes and clinician wellbeing. As the primary advisor to executive nursing and organizational leadership, the CNIO guides the standardization and adoption of best practices across all facilities within the account. The CNIO supports organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and the needs of patients and clinicians by aligning people, processes, and technology to support evidence-based, efficient, and safe care. This role will work collaboratively with other leaders within the MPP Provider Tech Services pillar, ultimately responsible for nursing informatics delivery to the client. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Masters in nursing, informatics, healthcare administration, or related fields required, or active enrollment in a related Masters program
Active RN license
10+ years in direct patient care across diverse settings
7+ years leadership/management experience leading interdisciplinary teams, managing complex projects, and collaborating with executive stakeholders
5+ years of experience with analyzing health IT clinical workflows to identify, evaluate, and assess new care delivery technology to deliver recommendations on integration impacts with existing workflows and systems to interdisciplinary teams to include executive leadership
5+ years hands-on experience with electronic health records (EHRs), health IT implementation, workflow optimization, and data analytics
Willing or ability to travel up to 50%25 to client location in Maine

Nice To Haves

Certification in Nursing Informatics (e.g. ANCC)
Proven experience in clinical informatics leadership, digital transformation, and health IT implementation
Proven experience working directly with executive leadership and other nursing leaders in developing and delivering technology changes, strategies, and/or projects
Solid executive management experience
Solid knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, interoperability, cybersecurity, and other emerging health technologies
Demonstrated project management principles, practices, and software development life cycle (SDLC) knowledge
Proven analytical skills with the ability to drive transformational, customer focused change and manage long-term progress
Proven organizational proficiencies to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision with excellent follow-through on detailed tasks
Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills Solid ability to present to C-Suite and Board of Directors audiences
Proven problem solving skills with the ability to incorporate process improvement tools
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision making
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Establish and execute the vision, direction, strategy, and culture of informatics in collaboration with other informatics and information services leaders to advance organizational goals and mission in our company and at assigned account
Collaborate with account Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Medical Informatic Officer (CMIO), Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), clinical and ancillary teams, and other executive leaders to advance digital transformation, interoperability initiatives, and account specific health IT initiatives
Provide strategic leadership in the development and application of informatics solutions and technologies to support all nursing domains within a multidisciplinary framework
Champion the adoption of innovative, evidence-based health IT solutions, which enhance evidence-based patient safety, care quality, evolving models of care and clinical decision-making
Streamline clinical workflow and ensure optimization of electronic health records (EHRs) and other health technologies by improving usability, automation, workflow integration, and operational efficiency
Utilize analytics to inform evidence-based practice, predictive modeling, and continuous quality improvement, communicating findings to key stakeholders
Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of digital competency and innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning across nursing and interdisciplinary teams
Advise the development and implementation of training programs to advance digital health literacy among clinical and ancillary staff
Establish structures and processes to engage frontline clinicians in system design, implementation, optimization, and evaluation to ensure usability, relevance, and long-term adoption and impact
Ensure adherence to regulatory, legal, and ethical standards in nursing informatics and data/AI governance
Influences health IT policies and standards at the account level
Advocate and represent nursing in IT governance structures, AI governance, transformation initiatives, and decision-making processes
Foster a culture of inquiry and scholarly collaboration across interdisciplinary teams