Director Nursing Informatics
About The Position
The Director Nursing Informatics provides strategic and operational leadership for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise nursing clinical technologies and the nursing technology portfolio. Working with the ACNO of Nursing Informatics and digital leadership colleagues, the director advances strategic priorities, oversees digital projects and programs, and guides and mentors the Nursing Informatics enterprise leadership team. The role partners with Nursing, IT, Ancillary, and Operational departments to evaluate technology recommendations and solutions that support frontline care. The director maintains expertise in current and emerging clinical and nursing technologies and serves as a resource to clinical nursing leadership and staff. The role aligns clinical and digital priorities with nurse leaders, advances future care models through automation, and develops informatics specialists and strategies to address evolving organizational needs. As a key decision-maker and influencer, the director communicates and collaborates with IT and clinical leaders, supports enterprise initiatives and organizational change, and develops and executes strategies aligned with organizational goals. This position is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland and follows a hybrid schedule, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call requirements. Occasional travel to Cleveland Clinic health system locations and facilities is required.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing, Informatics, or a related field.
- Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio.
- Completion of a recognized course of study from an accredited School of Nursing.
- In-depth knowledge of clinical nursing theory and practice.
- Five years of experience working in a large health care facility, including three years of health care management.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of nursing information systems and financial and clinical applications related to healthcare.
- Experience leading continuous improvement and change management for clinical technology deployments.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 operating system and related business applications, including Copilot, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Expertise in project documentation through a portfolio of project plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in nursing management and healthcare delivery systems within a large health care facility.
- Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- ANCC Nursing Informatics certification.
- Previous experience implementing nursing and/or clinical information systems.
- Six years of Nursing Informatics experience.
- Advanced computer knowledge and experience.
- Healthcare technology knowledge.
- Leadership experience in nursing.
- Strong clinical knowledge and background.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate management of Nursing Technologies as assigned by the ACNO.
- Provide administrative supervision of automated nursing information systems, including budget review and approval, personnel authorization, capital expenditure authorization, department productivity monitoring, and unit leadership development.
- Manage nursing technology projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with standard work through program documentation, stakeholder collaboration, communication, joint decision-making, and measures of success.
- Participate in short- and long-term planning for the Nursing Institute in collaboration with colleagues and the chairman.
- Develop plans and implementation strategies for new and revised information systems in accordance with Institute guidelines, communicate with employees, and facilitate adherence to established programs and policies.
- Monitor adherence to clinical and regulatory guidelines, departmental standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Ensure automated systems and information technology conform to applicable standards established by The Joint Commission, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, accrediting organizations, and the Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Lead and guide employees in assigned areas, promote excellence in nursing practice, and support ongoing professional development of clinical analysts and other employees.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient care and control care delivery costs through information technology.
- Ensure communication, cooperation, and understanding among work groups and individuals within the Nursing Institute and throughout Cleveland Clinic.
- Serve as a liaison to physician staff and as an administrative representative on Cleveland Clinic committees.
- Encourage innovation and outcomes that enhance care providers' knowledge, skills, and expertise and improve patient, family, and institutional goals.
- Ensure opportunities for professional staff participation in educational and research activities and promote a climate of learning and inquiry.
- Use data to inform decision-making and guide collaborative evaluation of technology's impact on clinical practice outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement and change management for clinical technology implementation, adoption, utilization, planning, and evaluation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
