Our client, a hospital located about 90 minutes from Fargo, ND, has a need for a Director of IT and Innovation to join their team. Will consider remote but would like them to be within driving distance to be on site several times a quarter.
The Director of Information Services and Innovation provides strategic leadership and oversight of the hospital’s technology infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with the organization’s mission to exceed expectations and be the difference in the lives of those we serve. This role is responsible for leading a high-performing Information Services team while fostering innovation that enhances operational efficiency, clinical excellence, and patient experience.
This is a full time position working 80 hours per two week pay period. Hours are Monday - Friday.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Establish clinical informatics standards that support evidence-based practice and outcomes measurement.
- Maintain current knowledge of IT changes, security threats, and regulatory compliance to ensure systems exceed standards.
- Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity efforts, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Develop and implement IT risk management strategies to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
- Lead the development and enforcement of technology-related policies and procedures.
- Ensure continuous improvement in IT processes and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Lead clinical technology integrations to support patient-centered care, such as telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and patient portals.
- Develop and implement IT security strategies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all organizational data and systems.
- Oversee the governance of clinical data access and usability, ensuring frontline staff have the tools and information they need in real time.
- Provide leadership and oversight of the organization’s network and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
- Analyze business requirements and align IT systems to meet operational needs.
- Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies to recommend and implement needed advancements.
- Building strong, trusted relationships with vendors, clinical leaders, and staff to align technology solutions with JRMC’s strategic goals.
- Partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities where technology can streamline workflows, support growth, and improve the quality of care.
- Providing visionary leadership to the Information Services team, cultivating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Foster collaboration and effective communication with other departments.
- Act as a liaison between clinicians, administrators, and technology teams, ensuring alignment of priorities and clear communication.
- Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging employee-generated ideas for IT improvements.
- Develop ROI models for technology investments, focusing on clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.
- Make strategic financial decisions that align with organizational goals.
- Drive digital transformation strategies, including AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation tailored to health care.
- Participate in regional and national healthcare innovation networks to bring best practices and partnerships to the organization.
- Continuously seek opportunities to enhance systems, software, and applications.
- Stay up to date on technological innovations and assess their applicability to the organization.
- Drive strategic technology initiatives to support organizational scalability and future growth.
- Promote forward-thinking, solution-oriented problem-solving using technology.
REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a relevant field is required.
- Three to Five (3-5) years of experience in a technical support or technical leadership role is required.
