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SD Department of Veterans Affairs

$63K/yr

The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst (Health Informatics) located at the medical centers, in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The primary ...

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for locum veterans affairs informatics in the United States is $98,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $122,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Locum Veterans Affairs Informatics vs Locum Medical Records Technician?

AspectLocum Veterans Affairs InformaticsLocum Medical Records Technician
Required CredentialsHealth informatics certification, clinical background often preferredMedical records or health information technician certification
Work EnvironmentVeterans Affairs healthcare facilities, focus on health IT systemsMedical records departments, healthcare clinics, hospitals
Employer & IndustryVeterans Affairs, government healthcareHospitals, clinics, healthcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in health IT and informatics within VAManaging patient records and documentation tasks

Locum Veterans Affairs Informatics focuses on health IT systems and informatics within VA healthcare settings, requiring specialized certifications. In contrast, Locum Medical Records Technicians handle patient documentation and records management. Both roles serve different functions but are essential in healthcare operations, with the former emphasizing technology and data analysis, and the latter focusing on record accuracy and compliance.

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Infographic showing various Locum Veterans Affairs Informatics job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,409 per year, or $47.3 per hour.
Registered Nurse - Chief Health Informatics Officer

Registered Nurse - Chief Health Informatics Officer

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Poplar Bluff, MO • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 663 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 280 rated public sector bodies

Job description

Registered Nurse Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO)

The Registered Nurse Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) serves as the principal advisor to leadership and other key stakeholders, ensuring the standardization of best practices across all facilities. The CHIO leads organizational change, fosters interprofessional collaboration, and contributes as an active member of a nationwide Veterans Health Administration (VHA) team dedicated to advancing a successful health informatics infrastructure. This role supports national strategies for optimizing workflows and enhancing knowledge management within clinical systems used by staff across all disciplines.

The CHIO participates in Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) initiatives to ensure that health informatics is firmly established as a recognized professional domain within VHA. This role is integral in identifying, developing, and disseminating best practices across the enterprise. The CHIO provides leadership in the creation and implementation of informatics solutions and technologies that support all domains of practice.

This position oversees the health informatics discipline by establishing effective and efficient clinical and administrative systems, designing meaningful decision-support tools, and managing calculated risks with appropriate mitigation strategies. The CHIO fosters continuous learning by advancing informatics knowledge that supports evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research. Additional responsibilities include leading designated projects.

The CHIO promotes leadership and professionalism by facilitating communication that strengthens internal and external agency partnerships, aligning nursing and health informatics best practices across the enterprise. The role is accountable for implementing, evaluating, monitoring, and analyzing clinical and health processes to identify strategies that advance health data, improve information systems, support innovation, and enhance clinical outcomes.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee the development, organization, and implementation of informatics solutions for both clinical and non-clinical needs.
  • Provide guidance and supervision of the informatics program to ensure effective resource utilization.
  • Participate in budget discussions and planning with VISN and facility leadership and staff. Anticipate future informatics requirements and recommends necessary funding.
  • Assess and evaluate the impact of technology and data utilization on patient care delivery policies and programs to support leadership objectives and organizational goals.

Preferred experience: Strong facilitation skills in group problem-solving and performance improvement initiatives. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel. Demonstrates excellent organization, communication, writing, and time management abilities. Experienced in data tracking, management, and analysis. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards.

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Telework: Ad-hoc.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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