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Chief Nursing Informatics Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$180 - $280/hr

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 ...

RN CNIO

Marion, IL · On-site

$116K - $159K/yr

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) is responsible for collaborating with the Informatic Service Program Manager and Informatics Service in maintaining ...

RN CNIO

Evansville, IN · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) is responsible for collaborating with the Informatic Service Program Manager and Informatics Service in maintaining ...

$130K - $179K/yr

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 ...

RN CNIO

Marion, IL · On-site

$116K - $159K/yr

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer The Marion VA Medical Center is seeking an RN to serve in the role of Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at any of Facilities listed. This position will report ...

RN CNIO

Evansville, IN · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer The Marion VA Medical Center is seeking an RN to serve in the role of Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at any of Facilities listed. This position will report ...

RN CNIO

Marion, IL · On-site

$116K - $159K/yr

The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) exercises leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and sustainment of hardware and software applications integrated with the ...

RN CNIO

Marion, IL · On-site +1

$147K - $196K/yr

The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) exercises leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and sustainment of hardware and software applications integrated with the ...

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How much do chief nursing informatics officer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief nursing informatics officer in the United States is $155,833.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $126,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chief nursing informatics officer?

A Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) is a senior healthcare executive responsible for integrating nursing, technology, and data to improve patient care and operational efficiency. They collaborate with IT, clinical teams, and leadership to implement and optimize health information systems, ensuring they align with nursing workflows. CNIOs also lead initiatives in data analytics, electronic health records (EHR), and digital health strategies to enhance decision-making. Their role bridges the gap between nursing and technology, promoting innovation and best practices in healthcare informatics.

What are the typical responsibilities and collaborations of a chief nursing informatics officer?

As a Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, your primary responsibilities include leading the integration of nursing practice with information technology, optimizing clinical workflows, overseeing EHR implementations, and ensuring data-driven decision-making. You will frequently work with executive leadership, IT teams, frontline clinicians, and external vendors to support organizational goals and manage complex projects. This role often involves mentoring nursing staff, setting informatics policies, and driving innovation across departments, making collaboration and communication key facets of your daily work. You can expect a dynamic, influential role at the intersection of clinical expertise and informatics, with significant opportunities for impact and organizational leadership.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief nursing informatics officer?

To excel as a Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, you need advanced clinical expertise, experience in healthcare informatics, leadership abilities, and typically a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or informatics. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data analytics tools, project management software, and informatics certifications such as ANCC Informatics Nursing Certification are highly valuable. Strong soft skills like strategic thinking, communication, change management, and team leadership help set top performers apart. These skills are crucial for successfully bridging clinical practice with technology solutions, leading organizational initiatives, and driving improvements in patient care and healthcare operations.

How much do chief nursing informatics officers make?

Chief Nursing Informatics Officers typically earn between $100,000 and $180,000 annually, with salaries varying based on experience, location, and the size of the healthcare organization. Senior roles with extensive experience and certifications can earn higher compensation, often exceeding $200,000 in some regions.

What does a chief nursing informatics officer do?

A chief nursing informatics officer (CNIO) leads the integration of nursing science with information management and computer technology within healthcare organizations. They oversee electronic health record systems, develop data-driven strategies to improve patient care, and collaborate with IT and clinical staff to implement technological solutions. The role often requires nursing experience, informatics expertise, and leadership skills to ensure technology supports clinical workflows and patient safety.

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Infographic showing various Chief Nursing Informatics Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $155,833 per year, or $74.9 per hour.

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) - Information Solutions

Medical University of South Carolina

On-site

$180 - $280/hr

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Posted 11 days ago


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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 ShiftJob 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 DescriptionRequired Education/Skills/Work Experience/LicensureMinimum 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 RequirementsMobility & 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
  • 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.

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