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Medical University of South Carolina

The position partners with Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO), Chief Health Information Officer, Chief Quality Officer, College of Medicine leadership, MUSC Center for ...

Medical University of South Carolina

$350 - $700/hr

Summary The Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) serves as the strategic and operational bridge ... Collaborating with medical staff, operational leaders, IS, quality, and informatics teams, the CMIO ...

Covenant Health

VP CLINICAL INFORMATICS

Knoxville, TN · On-site

The Vice President (VP) Informatics for Ambulatory and Diagnostic Services will report to the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Medical Informatics Officer. The VP Informatics will provide ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief medical informatics officer in the United States is $274,592.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $237,000.00 and $327,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) is a healthcare executive who bridges the gap between medical practice and information technology. They lead the implementation and optimization of electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital tools to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and data security. CMIOs collaborate with clinicians, IT teams, and administrators to ensure technology aligns with healthcare goals. Their role often involves training staff, analyzing data to enhance clinical workflows, and staying updated on health IT regulations. Ultimately, they help healthcare organizations leverage technology for better patient outcomes and streamlined operations.

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As a Chief Medical Informatics Officer, you typically oversee the integration and effective use of health information technology across clinical departments. Your daily activities may involve collaborating with clinical leaders, IT teams, and administrative executives to optimize electronic health record systems, develop data-driven strategies, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. You might also be responsible for leading training initiatives, evaluating new technologies, and identifying opportunities to improve patient care through informatics solutions. The role is highly collaborative, strategic, and influences both day-to-day operations and long-term organizational goals.

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To thrive as a Chief Medical Informatics Officer, you need a deep understanding of both clinical practices and health informatics, typically backed by advanced degrees in healthcare and informatics or related certifications such as board certification in Clinical Informatics. Familiarity with EHR systems, data analytics platforms, interoperability standards (like HL7), and privacy regulations such as HIPAA is highly valuable. Leadership, strategic vision, collaboration, and excellent communication skills are important soft skills in this executive role. These competencies enable CMIOs to bridge the gap between clinical teams and IT, ensuring that health technology enhances patient care and operational efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Chief Medical Informatics Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $274,592 per year, or $132 per hour.

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) - Information Solutions

Medical University of South Carolina

Florence, SC

$121K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy, governance, and optimization of clinical information systems and digital technologies supporting nursing practice and interprofessional care.

  • Partner with the Chief Medical Informatics Officer and other leadership to ensure nursing perspectives influence the design, adoption, and continuous improvement of the Epic electronic health record and related technologies.

  • Oversee the clinical informatics team and collaborate with nursing, clinical operations, and academic partners to advance safe, efficient, evidence-based, and technology-enabled care.

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) is the senior nursing executive responsible for the strategy, governance, and optimization of clinical information systems and digital technologies that support nursing practice and interprofessional care across MUSC Health, South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health system. Serving as the dyad partner to the Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO), the CNIO ensures the voice of nursing shapes the design, adoption, and continuous improvement of the Epic electronic health record and related technologies across MUSC Health's 16 hospitals, 750+ care locations, and statewide telehealth network.
The CNIO bridges clinical operations, information solutions, and academic missions - partnering with the Chief Nurse Executive, CMIO, Chief Information Officer, and the MUSC College of Nursing to advance safe, efficient, evidence-based, technology-enabled care.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC002269 SYS - IS Senior Leaders

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) is the senior nursing executive responsible for the strategy, governance, and optimization of clinical information systems and digital technologies that support nursing practice and interprofessional care across MUSC Health, South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health system. Serving as the dyad partner to the Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO), the CNIO ensures the voice of nursing shapes the design, adoption, and continuous improvement of the Epic electronic health record and related technologies across MUSC Health's 16 hospitals, 750+ care locations, and statewide telehealth network.

The CNIO bridges clinical operations, information solutions, and academic missions - partnering with the Chief Nurse Executive, CMIO, Chief Information Officer, and the MUSC College of Nursing to advance safe, efficient, evidence-based, technology-enabled care.

Reporting Relationships
  • Reports to: DCIO of Care Technology and Informatics
  • Dyad partner: Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO), Nursing leadership
  • Direct reports: Informatics Team

    Additional Job Description

    Required Education/Skills/Work Experience/Licensure:

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Current RN licensure, with eligibility for licensure in South Carolina.
    • Bachelor's degree in nursing required; master's degree in nursing preferred.
    • Seven to ten years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including at least five years in clinical informatics leadership within a complex, multi-hospital health system.
    • Deep experience with Epic implementation and optimization; Epic certification preferred.
    • Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale EHR governance, clinical workflow redesign, and technology adoption.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience in an academic health system spanning clinical, educational, and research missions.
    • Executive presence and ability to influence across a matrixed, geographically distributed organization.
    • Active engagement in professional organizations (e.g., ANIA, AMIA, HIMSS, AONL).

    Physical Requirements

    • Mobility & Posture

    • Standing: Continuous

    • Sitting: Continuous

    • Walking: Continuous

    • Climbing stairs: Infrequent

    • Working indoors: Continuous

    • Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent

    • Working from elevated areas: Frequent

    • Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent

    • Kneeling: Infrequent

    • Bending at the waist: Continuous

    • Twisting at the waist: Frequent

    • Squatting: Frequent

    • Manual Dexterity & Strength

    • Pinching operations: Frequent

    • Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous

    • Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous

    • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous

    • Reaching overhead: Frequent

    • Reaching in all directions: Continuous

    • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous

    • Full use of both legs: Continuous

    • Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent

    • Lifting & Force Requirements

    • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent

    • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent

    • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent

    • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

    • Examples:

    • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force

    • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force

    • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force

    • Vision & Sensory

    • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous

    • Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous

    • Color discrimination: Continuous

    • Depth perception: Continuous

    • Peripheral vision: Continuous

    • Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous

    • Tactile sensory function: Continuous

    • Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous

    • Selected Positions:

    • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous

    • Respirator use qualification: Continuous

    • Work Environment & Conditions

    • Effective stress management: Continuous

    • Rotating shifts: Frequent

    • Overtime as required: Frequent

    • Latex-safe environment: Continuous

    If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

    The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

    Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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