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Medical University of South Carolina

$130K - $179K/yr

Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO), Nursing leadership * Direct reports: Informatics Team Additional Required Education/Skills/Work Experience/Licensure: Minimum Qualifications * Current RN ...

Medical University of South Carolina

$180 - $280/hr

Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO), Nursing leadership * Direct reports: Informatics Team Additional Required Education/Skills/Work Experience/LicensureMinimum Qualifications * Current RN ...

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Covenant Health

VP CLINICAL INFORMATICS

Knoxville, TN · On-site

... Medical Group, our area's fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville ... The VP Informatics will provide clinical informatics leadership for the health system across all ...

Covenant Health

VP CLINICAL INFORMATICS

Knoxville, TN

... Medical Group, our area's fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville ... The VP Informatics will provide clinical informatics leadership for the health system across all ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for director medical informatics in the United States is $117,282.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Medical Informatics is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the integration of information technology and data management into healthcare systems. They work to improve patient care, clinical workflows, and data accuracy by implementing and optimizing electronic health records (EHRs) and other health IT solutions. This role often serves as a bridge between clinical staff and IT professionals, ensuring that technology meets the needs of both. Directors of Medical Informatics also help develop policies, train staff, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Their efforts support better decision-making and enhanced healthcare outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director medical informatics?

To excel as a Director of Medical Informatics, you need a robust background in healthcare, clinical workflows, and health information management, often supported by an advanced degree in health informatics or related fields. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data analytics tools, and relevant certifications like CPHIMS is typically required. Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills help bridge the gap between clinical staff, IT teams, and executive leadership. These competencies are crucial for driving effective technology adoption, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing patient care through data-driven decision-making.

What are the main challenges a director medical informatics faces when integrating new health IT systems across departments?

A Director of Medical Informatics often encounters challenges such as aligning the diverse needs of clinical, administrative, and IT teams when implementing new health IT systems. Ensuring data interoperability, maintaining regulatory compliance (such as HIPAA), and driving user adoption among staff are common hurdles. Effective communication and cross-departmental collaboration are crucial, as this role often serves as a bridge between technical teams and healthcare providers. Staying updated on emerging technologies and managing change management processes are also key aspects of the job.
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Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) - Information Solutions

Medical University of South Carolina

$130K - $179K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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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