Details
Posted: 25-Feb-25
Location: Gainesville, Georgia
Job Category:
Executive Leadership
Work Shift/Schedule:
8 Hr Morning - Afternoon
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
About the Role:
Job Summary
The Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) is responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, financial, programmatic and employee related activities of NGHS. This includes establishing, meeting and continuously monitoring the goals and objectives while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals and objectives for NGHS. The CNIO is responsible for developing and supporting the NGHS Informatics Center of Excellence (ICOE) program in partnership with the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO). The ICOE will engage all informatics functions and contributing disciplines throughout the health system. This multidisciplinary, collaborative center acknowledges that diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives are essential to advancing effective use of healthcare information technology.
Principal activities for the Chief Nursing Information Officer include:
* Actively engaged in establishing the vision, direction, strategy, and culture for informatics and information services which optimally supports attainment of the institution's mission.
* Directing the informatics team to effectively collaborate and achieve the vision and strategic, financial, and operational plans that have been developed for NHGS Informatics and Information Services.
* Leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary teams in development of systems and processes that create a culture that delivers optimal service, quality, and patient-family centered health and wellness care resulting in a world class clinician/patient experience.
* Developing and executing informatics strategies that promote the efficient, effective, safe, and evidenced-based
use of technology.
* Serving as a strategic advisor and consultant related to information services and informatics to other senior
leaders.
* Identifying and engaging in healthcare industry partnerships enabling innovation, research, and access to
emerging technology while advancing the overall reputation of the informatics program.
* Defining and developing an infrastructure and allocating resources to support operations while ensuring long-term institutional viability.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Licensure or other certifications: Registered Nurse Licensure in-state
Educational Requirements: Masters Degree in Clinical Informatics, Nursing, Healthcare Information Systems, or related field
Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice is desired. Master's Degree in Informatics, Nursing, Business Administration or other related field required.
Minimum Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in healthcare/hospital clinical information systems evaluation, development and implementation. Experience in developing and mentoring leaders. Experience in a multi-hospital system or integrated delivery system. Broad experience in the full scope of operations in an accredited academic medical center or primary teaching hospital of comparable size and scope to NGHS. systems
Other:
Preferred Job Qualifications
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Operational experience as a Director in a health system
Other:
NGHS Core Competencies
1. I Show Vulnerability when I:
trust others and assume positive intent.
am emotionally accessible and transparent without hidden agendas.
acknowledge weaknesses and accept responsibility for mistakes.
am comfortable saying "I don't know" and asking for help.
seek and accept feedback in a non-defensive manner.
forgive others and give the benefit of the doubt.
2. I Display Empathy when I:
seek to know others on a deeper level.
work to ensure others feel included.
accept others for who they are without judgment.
show concern for the well-being and challenges of others.
consider the human impact before making decisions.
3. I Demonstrate Courage when I:
do not hold back on anything that needs to be said.
do the right thing even when that is difficult.
speak my own truth, even when that means standing alone.
address potential conflict quickly and directly.
commit to seeing a difficult conversation through to the end.
4. I Demonstrate Radical Listening when I:
seek to understand the other person's viewpoint first, before expressing my own viewpoint.
listen for the unsaid.
ask questions to confirm understanding.
accept others' perceptions as their truth.
take action to help others feel fully heard and seen.
pursue as many different viewpoints as possible and embrace the bearer of bad news.
5. I Promote Teamwork when I:
treat others in a respectful manner, regardless of their position, identity, and background.
encourage and support my coworkers.
value and acknowledge others for their contributions to the success of the team and NGHS.
put the good of the team and NGHS first.
strive to find common ground to solve problems for the good of NGHS.
cut across boundaries to get things done.
6. I Hold Others Accountable when I:
provide clear, consistent, and frequent communication about what is most important.
clarify what is less important to establish clear priorities.
help others see their blind spots.
look for every opportunity to provide reinforcing feedback.
provide immediate and actionable corrective feedback.
7. I Strive for Continuous Improvement when I:
hold myself personally responsible to seek improvements every day.
experiment regularly with new ideas and approaches.
demonstrate initiative and perseverance to overcome obstacles and resistance to change.
embrace mistakes and pivot quickly if a new approach fails.
seek to always be better tomorrow than today.
Organization Expectations
Quest: Demonstrates/utilizes Quest tools in department.
Talent Development: Coaches and develops staff.
Safety: Promotes patient, visitor and staff safety and effectively manages hazards that lead to injury or harm.
Productivity: Meets productivity expectations.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensures department's compliance with all regulatory, DNV, mandatory education, and similar requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Identifies unit/department level goals that align with the organization's Key Performance Indicators.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
If, in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I am required to access protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI) for the purposes of treatment, payment and operations within Northeast Georgia Health System, I will limit such access to only the minimum necessary amount of PHI and EPHI necessary to perform the functions of my job. If access is not required in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I will not access PHI or EPHI.
Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Accomplished team-oriented leader with demonstrated achievements in implementing projects in a complex healthcare organization
Possesses strong skills in project management, business and clinical process redesign, written / verbal communication, physician relations, and customer satisfaction
Drive strategic alignment within span of control and influence, leading a culture of continuous improvement. Promotes integration across the system
Must be a skilled decision-maker that works proactively in a high stress environment. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Electronic Mail
Ability to analyze complex clinical operations and structure processes to facilitate decision-making regarding clinical information systems. Expert verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership and collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting. Advanced skills in project and program management and coordination
Fiscally responsible; experienced in developing and managing capital and operating budgets >$10,000,000
Decisive, flexible, problem solver and results oriented with the ability and desire to achieve goals quickly
Energetic, self-confident and persuasive
Solid technical grounding, project management and implementation experience
Experienced in providing adult education and training
Proven leadership abilities and a comprehensive knowledge of healthcare information systems and advanced clinical system products
Demonstrated understanding of hospital systems operations and the importance of technology to support and improve patient care and safety
Develops leadership capabilities of current and future leaders
Proven management and leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing staff
Serves as champion on organizational initiatives. Responsible for ensuring problems of project teams are escalated to senior team for assistance/decisions/barrier removal
Proactive in collaborating with senior management team and other leaders, building collaboration and delivering practical solutions to address issues
Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Provides input and operational oversight for the strategic plan, vision, and clinical operations for the system-wide clinical technology in the practice settings across the continuum.
Partners with the Chief Medical Information Officer and Vice President of Patient Care/Chief Nursing Officer in the design and implementation of leveraging technology to improve work processes, decrease work intensity, and improve quality and safety.
Provides senior ITS clinical leadership coordination and oversight for the implementation, operation, growth, and integration of clinical and business systems with other Health System information technology and initiatives.
Serves as a representative of Nursing and Clinical Informatics to NGHS to facilitate the shared interests and
relationships between the parties.
Responsible for developing and maintaining IT Strategic and Tactical Plans, with particular emphasis on on Nursing and Clinical Informatics services.
Maintains membership in professional organization(s) to develop knowledge and resources through networking,
continuing education, and participation in national, regional, and/or local activities.
Develops and executes plans and strategies for gaining clinician and physician successful adoption and ongoing use of CIS/EMR across the organization.
Leads and/or serves on a variety of appropriate internal and external committees to represent Nursing Informatics.
Remains current of new trends and best practices and incorporates into Nursing Informatics practices and programs.
Helps assess and recommend data driven improvements to various business and clinical operations and work processes.
Articulates and enforces standards for quality/safe patient care.
Ensures development of Nursing Informatics initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and family centered care.
Manages the complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships to assure collaboration and effective/efficient operations within Nursing Informatics.
Incorporates the use of evidence-based practice and appreciative enquiry into program development and improvement activities.
Contributes to a learning environment by providing educational and research experiences to students and residents. osals, budgets, implementation and optimization strategies.
Physical Demands
Weight Lifted: Up to 20lbs, Occasionally 0-30%
Weight Carried: Up to 20lbs, Occasionally 0-30%
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65%
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%
Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving
Environment and Working Conditions
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
