Director, Information Systems

Community Health Systems•Corsicana, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Information Systems provides strategic and operational leadership for the hospital’s information technology environment, ensuring the integrity, reliability, and security of systems supporting clinical and business operations. The role oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, aligning technology initiatives with organizational objectives. The Director partners with hospital and corporate leadership to optimize information systems, maintain regulatory compliance, strengthen cybersecurity, and support high availability and performance across platforms. The Director leads departmental staff, including providing mentorship and professional development, scheduling, consulting on staffing issues, and conducting performance evaluations. In collaboration with hospital leadership, the Director sets departmental strategic direction, oversees budgeting and resource allocation, monitors expenditures, evaluates new technologies, and develops policies and procedures. The role also supports quality assurance, regulatory compliance, audits, inspections, and accreditation activities. The position is based in Corsicana, Texas, with a day schedule and a need for flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or seven or more years of direct experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Three to five years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor’s degree.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to delegate responsibilities and manage tasks independently while meeting deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Three to five years of previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily hospital information systems operations to ensure stability, availability, and integration with enterprise applications and clinical workflows.
Evaluate and manage technology infrastructure, including servers, networks, telecommunications, and data storage.
Coordinate system upgrades, implementations, and maintenance with clinical, financial, and operational departments to minimize disruption.
Analyze systems, identify improvement opportunities, resolve technical issues, and implement sustainable solutions.
Serve as the primary liaison among hospital departments, vendors, and corporate IT resources.
Define and monitor departmental performance objectives and system metrics.
Oversee data security and compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
Maintain and validate system data integrity through audits, access controls, and data governance policies.
Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning, including backup systems, redundancy, and recovery testing.
Provide technology training and user support to improve system utilization, data literacy, and end-user efficiency.
Partner with stakeholders to integrate quality improvement data, patient satisfaction metrics, and operational outcomes into system functionality and reporting.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedule employees, consult with leadership about potential staffing issues, conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback.
Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental strategy, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
Monitor expenditures and evaluate and implement technologies to improve operational efficiency.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follow established quality control practices and collaborate with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stay current with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.
May work in a staff role when required and fulfill associated duties and competencies.