Principal Clinical Informaticist

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

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About The Position

The Principal Clinical Informaticist provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing informatics and digital health initiatives at Augusta Health. Reporting to the CIO, the role collaborates across nursing, clinical, and IT teams to align technology with nursing practice, improve care delivery, and enhance workflows through evidence-based informatics strategies. The position ensures nursing input in system design, promotes technology adoption, and leads optimization efforts to reduce burdens and improve outcomes. It also supports development of a digitally capable nursing workforce and fosters interdisciplinary partnerships with physician teams, pharmacy, case management, therapy, and other clinical support teams. The position provides clinical informatics leadership across Augusta Health’s clinical care settings, including the hospital, ED, outpatient pavilion, cancer center, Augusta Medical Group practices, population health, hospice, and home health, with focus areas assigned according to expertise. It works closely with the CIO, CMIO, CNO, and AMG leaders to coordinate selection and implementation of technology. The position reports directly to the CIO and has a collaborative reporting relationship to the CNO or AMG COO, as appropriate. Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit health system in Fishersville, Virginia. It provides inpatient and outpatient services through Augusta Medical Center, a 255-bed facility, and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing, nursing informatics, or information management from an accredited school of nursing.
Active Virginia RN license.
Obtain Informatics Nursing Certification (RN-BC) within one year of hire.
At least 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
At least 3 years of nursing informatics leadership experience.
Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements.
Deep understanding of nursing practice, clinical workflows, and digital tools that support care.
Leadership experience in change management, education, and stakeholder engagement.
Proficiency in data analysis, performance measurement, and system evaluation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clinical and non-clinical teams.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and ability to identify potential security risks and follow cybersecurity best practices and organizational policies.
Ability to use computers, operating systems, and software tools needed to learn, adopt, and train others on applications.
Ability to critically assess and guide emerging technologies, including AI, for clinical appropriateness, safety, operational impact, organizational strategy, and patient-care goals.
Strategic planning capabilities aligned with system-wide goals.
Skill in mentoring and developing nurse informaticists and interdisciplinary partners.
Commitment to patient safety, continuous improvement, and high-reliability organization principles.
Proficiency in usability testing, design thinking, and digital transformation.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with healthcare IT developments.

Nice To Haves

ITIL Foundation Certification.
Clinical informatics fellowship or formal training.
Enterprise IT experience, such as EHR implementation.
Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment.
Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical informatics leadership across clinical care teams and settings throughout Augusta Health, with assigned focus areas.
Partner with associate chief nursing informatics officers to provide integrated, collaborative leadership on clinical informatics responsibilities.
Partner with the CIO, CNO, and CMIO on digital transformation affecting nursing and lead digital initiatives across care settings.
Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of new and innovative health system technologies in collaboration with the CIO, CNO, and CMIO.
Lead nursing and ancillary clinical teams’ EHR implementation and ongoing optimal use of the system.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators and nursing technology metrics to identify improvement opportunities and guide solutions.
Lead informatics education and training for clinical end users.
Partner with the CMIO and Augusta Medical Group leaders to grow virtual care and improve community access.
Evaluate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, ambient clinical documentation, and remote monitoring, for safe and appropriate integration into clinical care.
Represent Augusta Health in professional organizations, conferences, and community initiatives to share best practices and advance healthcare informatics leadership.
Model and mentor digital transformation and innovation, and mentor nurse informaticists and clinical champions throughout the organization.
Work with clinical and IT leadership to create and implement annual nursing informatics work plans aligned with organizational strategy.
Partner with the CMIO to develop strategies for multidisciplinary alignment and effective team-based workflows across care settings.
Represent nursing in IT governance, project leadership, and strategic planning forums, and represent IT in nursing governance, project leadership, and strategic planning forums.
Collaborate with Quality, Risk, Compliance, and Information Security teams to ensure clinical information systems meet applicable regulatory, privacy, safety, and security requirements.
Champion data integrity, data governance, interoperability standards, and health information exchange participation to improve care coordination.
Lead change management strategies that promote successful adoption of clinical technologies and minimize disruption to clinical operations.
Perform other duties aligned with Augusta Health’s mission and values.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
Earned Wage Access Program for eligible team members.
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling.
Career development programs, including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities.
Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.
Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare.
Free onsite parking and 24/7 armed security.
Health Fitness Reimbursement Program.
Onsite credit union and pharmacy.
Competitive pay with shift and weekend differentials.
Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues.