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Chief Nursing Informatics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$123.50K - $155.80K/yr

Reporting to the Vice President and Associate Chief Nursing Officer, the Director Inpatient ... nursing informatics. In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for: Ensure ...

Director of Nursing

New York, NY · On-site

$180K - $185K/yr

Under direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, with the broadest scope for the exercise of ... Master's degree in Nursing, Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field ...

Master' degree in Health Informatics Licensure/Certification: Preferred: MA, EMT, LVN, RT ... Epic implementation experience Reports To: VP of Informatics, Chief Medical Information Officer ...

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How much do chief nursing informatics jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief nursing informatics in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, you need a strong background in nursing practice, healthcare informatics, and leadership, typically supported by an advanced nursing degree and informatics certification (such as ANCC or HIMSS). Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support systems, and data analytics tools is essential. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and change management skills help drive interdisciplinary collaboration and technology adoption. These competencies ensure successful integration of technology into clinical workflows, improving patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.

How does a Chief Nursing Informatics Officer collaborate with clinical staff to improve healthcare technology adoption?

A Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) works closely with clinical staff to bridge the gap between nursing practice and information technology. They facilitate communication between IT teams and nurses, lead training sessions, and gather feedback to ensure that electronic health records (EHR) and other technologies align with clinical workflows. By involving frontline staff in decision-making and offering ongoing support, the CNIO helps to foster user buy-in and smooth technology adoption, ultimately improving patient care outcomes.

What are Chief Nursing Informatics Officers?

Chief Nursing Informatics Officers (CNIOs) are senior leaders responsible for bridging the gap between clinical nursing practices and information technology within healthcare organizations. They lead initiatives to implement and optimize electronic health records, improve data management, and ensure that technology supports patient care and nursing workflows. CNIOs collaborate with clinical, IT, and administrative teams to enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery through effective use of informatics. Their work is crucial for integrating tech solutions that meet both regulatory requirements and the needs of patients and staff.

What is the difference between Chief Nursing Informatics vs Nurse Informaticist?

AspectChief Nursing InformaticsNurse Informaticist
CredentialsBSN, MSN, Nursing Informatics Certification, leadership experienceBSN, MSN, Nursing Informatics Certification
Work EnvironmentExecutive leadership, strategic planning, hospital or health system administrationClinical settings, IT departments, healthcare organizations
Employer & IndustryHospitals, health systems, healthcare IT companiesHospitals, clinics, healthcare IT teams
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles, strategic responsibilitiesClinical informatics, technical implementation

The main difference between Chief Nursing Informatics and Nurse Informaticist lies in their scope and responsibilities. The Chief Nursing Informatics holds an executive role focused on strategic planning and leadership within healthcare organizations, while the Nurse Informaticist typically works in clinical or technical teams implementing informatics solutions. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in their level of responsibility and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Chief Nursing Informatics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 62% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,409 per year, or $59.8 per hour.
Director of Clinical Informatics

$106.52K - $159.77K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

This position is incentive eligible.
Salary Estimate: $106516.80 - $159764.80 / year
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The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

We are seeking a Director of Clinical Informatics with Los Robles Regional Medical Center to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

Benefits

Los Robles Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Director of Clinical Informatics for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

Job Summary and Qualifications
  • You will be responsible for facilitation and leadership of facility Clinical Informatics by leading the implementation of and providing ongoing support for corporate/ division/ facility projects related to the electronic health record (EHR) including: standardization; utilization; integration and optimization
  • You will  be responsible for development, coordination, support, completion of workflow mapping, project advancements, resources and implementation focused on Clinical Informatics initiatives. This includes (but not limited to) computerized provider order entry (CPOE) and documentation, EBCD, Meaningful Use and other technology that supports clinician workflow, Clinical Excellence scorecard and publically reported data such as Leapfrog
  • You will participate in the community of Clinical Informatics by working with facility leadership to ensure clinical applications are well supported throughout the facility
  • You will collaborate with the Vice President of Quality, Directors of Patient Safety, Ancillary Departments, Nursing Operations and Medical Staff Directors to drive quality outcomes
  • You will establish regular communication with facility Chief Nursing Officers (CNO’s) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO’s) and engage them as key contacts regarding process and review of workflow analysis to identify workflow improvements
What qualifications you will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree required, clinical degree preferred with strong healthcare facility experience
  • Master's Degree preferred ideally with focus on Health Informatics
  • Current (per State) RN license for RN applicants; Nurse or Health Informatics Certification encouraged
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Clinical/ Healthcare Informatics, clinical applications support, or equivalent preferred
  • Meditech experience strongly preferred
  • Must have previous experience facilitating large projects which includes implementation of health technology
  • Required skills:  Understands pertinent regulatory guidelines such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, State Regulations, CMS, etc. 

Los Robles Regional Medical Center is a 380+ bed acute care hospital dedicated to serving the residents of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties along with the Greater Conejo Valley. We are the only Level II Trauma Center in East Ventura County. We are known for providing excellent care with compassion and kindness to each of our patients. In addition, Los Robles Regional Medical Center features a 24-hour emergency department, comprehensive stroke center, ICU/CCU, maternity, Level III NICU, comprehensive cancer center, heart & cardiovascular center, same day surgery, and rehab center.

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