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Tech Firefly

Senior Health IT Consultant

$120/hr

Lead all stakeholder interviews and facilitation sessions with health system leadership, including the CIO, CNIO, and Executive Director of Health Tech Solutions * Drive technology prioritization ...

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

RN CNIO

Marion, IL · On-site

$147K/yr

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 directly to the Associate Director ...

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

RN CNIO

Evansville, IN · On-site

$147K/yr

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 directly to the Associate Director ...

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A Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) is a healthcare executive responsible for overseeing the integration of nursing practices with information technology. The CNIO ensures that clinical information systems support the workflow and needs of nurses, improving patient care and safety. They act as a bridge between clinical staff and IT professionals, leading initiatives such as electronic health record (EHR) implementation and optimization. CNIOs also educate staff on new technologies and advocate for nursing perspectives in health IT decisions.

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To thrive as a Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO), you need a strong background in nursing practice, health informatics, and leadership, typically supported by an advanced nursing degree and certifications such as RN-BC or CPHIMS. Proficiency in clinical information systems, EHR implementation, data analytics platforms, and informatics project management tools is essential. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and change management skills help drive collaboration between clinical and IT teams. These skills are vital for aligning technology with clinical workflows to improve patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by Chief Nursing Informatics Officers (CNIOs) when implementing new healthcare technologies?

Chief Nursing Informatics Officers often encounter challenges such as resistance to change from clinical staff, aligning technology solutions with nursing workflows, and ensuring data privacy and security compliance. They must balance the technical aspects of system implementation with the practical needs of nurses and patients. Effective communication and ongoing training are essential to facilitate smooth adoption and maximize the benefits of new technologies within healthcare teams.

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Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare settings requiring advanced patient care skillsCommonly employed in elder care and basic patient assistance

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Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) - Information Solutions

Medical University of South Carolina

Florence, SC

$121K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 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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