Chief Nursing Informatics Leader

UC San Diego/UC San Diego Health

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 154,000 - 307,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a visionary Chief Nursing Information Officer to align nursing informatics with system-wide priorities. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to optimize EHR-enabled workflows, clinical decision support, and health technologies, balancing innovation with patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The role partners with senior clinical and IT leaders to advance AI-driven nursing workflows, ambient documentation, and transformative projects.

Qualifications

CA RN license active or eligible for CA licensure.
Nursing Informatics certification or willingness to pursue within first year of employment.
12 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience.
Clinical Experience: 5–10 years in direct patient care across diverse settings.
Informatics Experience: 5–10 years with EHRs, IT implementation, and workflow optimization.
Leadership Experience: 5+ years leading interdisciplinary teams and engaging with C‑suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic vision for nursing informatics aligned with organizational goals.
Partner with C-suite Leaders to advocate for nursing IT governance and translate policy into strategy.
Lead AI and automation initiatives in nursing, including ambient documentation and wellness/efficiency use cases.
Oversee design, delivery, and optimization of EHRs, CDS, and health technologies to improve patient care and safety.
Collaborate with operations and clinical teams to close training gaps and foster digital competency.