System Director of Informatics
About The Position
The System Director of Informatics provides strategic leadership for planning, implementation, optimization, and governance of clinical information systems across the health system. The role leads enterprise-wide informatics initiatives, including Electronic Health Record (EHR) oversight, clinical workflow optimization, system adoption, change management, and continuous process improvement. The director collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to drive innovation, use data-informed decision-making, and advance digital transformation that improves quality, safety, and patient outcomes. The primary department is Information Systems, UHS Information Systems Operations. The position is a day shift with 40 regularly scheduled hours per week. Compensation is $72.10–$108.15 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse in the state of New York.
- Master’s degree in Informatics or Nursing Informatics.
- 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare systems, clinical informatics, healthcare technology, operational excellence, or related functions.
- Experience overseeing Electronic Health Record systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading large-scale clinical transformation or EMR implementation.
- Epic certification, or ability to obtain it within 6 months of assuming the role.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for planning, implementation, optimization, and governance of clinical information systems across the health system.
- Lead enterprise-wide informatics initiatives, including EHR oversight.
- Optimize clinical workflows and support system adoption.
- Lead change management and continuous process improvement.
- Collaborate with organizational stakeholders to drive innovation and data-informed decision-making.
- Advance digital transformation efforts that improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 24 or more hours per week, starting the first of the month after hire.
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
- Voluntary pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- PTO accrual beginning on the first day.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Access to financial advisors.
- Up to $400 per year in wellness rewards.
- 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support.
- Food pantry and PTO donation program.
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
- Access to more than 100,000 online courses and leadership programs.
- Tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
