Director - IT (HITS)

Lifepoint Health • Warrenton, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fauquier Health is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
the Director of Health Informatics and Technology Services (HITS) joining the IT
team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier
®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and
dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our IT team partners closely with clinical and operational leaders to deliver
secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. We focus on improving
care delivery, enhancing patient outcomes, and supporting staff through
efficient, user-centered systems.

A Director of HITS who excels in this role will lead the hospital’s IT strategy
and operations- ensuring technology enables high-quality, efficient, and secure
patient care.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field. Will consider candidates with 7+ years of direct experience in lieu of education.
• 5+ years of progressive IT management experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare and multi-site or enterprise environments is required.
• Demonstrated experience with hospital IT operations, EHR systems, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and project management is required.
• Must possess strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and enterprise teams.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and IT staff development.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in healthcare IT.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary liaison between hospital leadership and enterprise IT, ensuring local needs are represented in system-wide planning and that enterprise strategies are effectively implemented at the facility level.
• Participates in enterprise governance councils and contribute to the development and enforcement of data governance, cybersecurity, and technology standards.
• Leads the hospital’s IT strategic planning process, aligning technology initiatives with both hospital and enterprise goals.
• Oversees day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support services, ensuring high availability and performance of clinical and business systems.
• Implements and monitors IT service management processes, incident response, and change management in accordance with enterprise policies.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH) and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes.
• Leads or supports enterprise IT initiatives at the hospital, including but not limited to EHR upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, digital transformation efforts, and initiatives to reduce technical debt within the hospital’s data center; perform other duties as assigned.
• Champions change management, staff training, and adoption of new technologies, leveraging enterprise resources and best practices.
• Fosters strong relationships with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and enterprise IT peers to ensure technology solutions meet operational and clinical needs.
• Engages with external vendors and partners as needed, following enterprise procurement and vendor management guidelines.
• Collaborates with hospital financial leaders to support cost containment strategies and ensure technology initiatives align with organizational priorities.
• Identifies opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost savings, and revenue generation through technology.
• Leads, mentors, and develops the hospital IT team, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Supports enterprise talent initiatives, including workforce planning, succession management, and staff engagement.
• Drives continuous improvement in IT service delivery, leveraging data analytics, benchmarking, and enterprise performance metrics.
• Promotes a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of emerging technologies that advance patient care, operational efficiency, and data security.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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