The Director of System Clinical Informatics serves as a strategic liaison for health information representing workforce needs by collaborating with clinical and technology teams to assess, implement and evaluate information technology solutions that affect clinical care delivery.
The Director of System Clinical Informatics develops and maintains the processes for ongoing electronic health record (EHR) improvements through a governance structure that engages key stakeholders across the system.
The Director of System Clinical Informatics designs and optimizes clinical workflows by leveraging technology to improve clinical efficiency, care variation, and support growth. This role develops roadmaps aligned with Aspirus' strategic goals , objectives of care models, and regulatory, accreditation and quality of care and safety standards, and caregiver experience.
The Director of System Clinical Informatics is a domain expert in the use of IT to transform clinical care practice and maintains deep knowledge of healthcare, technology, and analytics.
The Director of System Clinical Informatics leads with an enterprise, system-thinking perspective to drive change management, support successful adoption while maximizing the value of technology investments in clinical care. This role partners clinical leaders to review system use metrics and promote effective tool use, documentation and adoption. The Director of System Clinical Informatics is also responsible for the management of the informatics practice and fostering an environment where staff can thrive through professional development, workflow improvement, talent and resource optimization , implementation and validation of best practices, clear communication with closed loop feedback, real time coaching, high-reliability methods and tools, and opportunities for staff to have a voice in decisions that affect practice.
Experience/Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in nursing, informatics or information technology, or related field from accredited school required
- Master's degree in information systems, Informatics, business is preferred.
- Certification in informatics is highly desired.
- A valid and current Minnesota, Wisconsin or Michigan registered nurse license or compact license is preferred.
- Epic certification in clinical modules is highly desired.
- ANCC certification in healthcare informatics is highly desired.
- Membership of professional associations (e.g., HIMMS, ACHE, etc.) desired.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Healthcare, Healthcare IT or Informatics.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a progressive informatics, education, IT or project management leadership position within an integrated healthcare system.
- Extensive experience working with Epic core systems.
- Demonstrated success in leading teams.
- Demonstrated success driving the adoption of innovative IT capabilities resulting in significantly realized value.
- Demonstrated success leading to the design, development, configuration, support, and adoption of large and enterprise-wide solutions including examples where leading without direct authority was a critical success factor.
- Demonstrated success in the use of data to drive operational improvements and efficiencies.
- Participates in the development and implementation of budgets, strategies, and standards.
- Demonstrates leadership and complex organizational management skills.
- Demonstrates ability to successfully work within a highly matrix organization with large footprint.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and follow through on commitments. Ability to manage different perspectives and find win-win solutions.
- Utilizes strong financial/analytical skills, verbal/written communication skills, problem identification and resolution skills, decision-making ability, and the ability to develop/mentor staff.
- Has ability to recognize workflow problems and redesign new process/workflow and create ownership from all customers on change; and the ability to initiate and manage change.
- Has experience in basic strategic planning, organizational development, and business skills.
- Possesses strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
Employee Benefits- Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
- Time away from work accrual.
- Retirement plans available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
