Clinical Informatics Director (RN)

Vetter Senior Living; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

401(k) Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development

Job summary

Vetter Senior Living seeks a Director of Clinical Informatics to lead clinical documentation improvement, ICD-10 coding accuracy, and EHR optimization across our communities. This role combines nursing expertise with health IT leadership to enhance reimbursement and quality outcomes.

You will partner with clinical and operations teams, provide training, audits, and governance to ensure compliant documentation and streamlined workflows, traveling to multiple locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding principles and clinical documentation standards.
• Experience with electronic health record platforms in healthcare.
• Ability to analyze clinical workflows and implement practical system solutions.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and promote accurate ICD-10 diagnosis coding across the organization.
• Serve as the primary clinical resource for EHR systems and related documentation.
• Review documentation practices and EHR utilization to identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct audits to support compliance, coding accuracy, and quality outcomes.
• Provide education, training, and coaching to clinical leaders and care teams.
• Partner with reimbursement, billing, and operations to address concerns.
• Offer guidance on regulatory requirements, software updates, and best practices.
• Lead workflow improvement, standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Build collaborative relationships across communities.

Skills

ICD-10 coding knowledge

Clinical documentation

Workflow analysis

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Training/mentoring

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR platforms

Job description

At Vetter Senior Living, our mission of Dignity in Life drives our commitment to providing exceptional care and support to those we serve. We are seeking a knowledgeable and innovative Director of Clinical Informatics to lead efforts that strengthen clinical documentation, support regulatory compliance, and optimize the use of healthcare technology throughout our organization.

This role offers the opportunity to combine clinical expertise with technology, education, and collaboration to improve documentation practices, coding accuracy, and overall system effectiveness across our communities.

Position Summary

The Director of Clinical Informatics serves as a key resource in the areas of clinical documentation, diagnosis coding, compliance, and electronic health record (EHR) optimization. Working closely with clinical and operational leaders, this position helps ensure documentation accurately reflects resident care while supporting quality outcomes, reimbursement, and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and promote accurate ICD-10 diagnosis coding throughout the organization.
• Serve as the primary clinical resource for electronic health record systems and related documentation processes.
• Review documentation practices, coding procedures, and EHR utilization to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct audits to support compliance, coding accuracy, and quality outcomes.
• Provide education, training, and individualized coaching to clinical leaders and care teams.
• Partner with reimbursement, billing, and operations teams to address documentation and coding concerns.
• Offer guidance related to regulatory requirements, software updates, and industry best practices.
• Lead efforts focused on workflow improvement, standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Build collaborative relationships that encourage communication, accountability, and clinical excellence across all communities.

Qualifications

Required

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10 coding principles and clinical documentation standards.
• Experience working with electronic health record platforms in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to analyze clinical workflows and implement practical system-based solutions.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations as needed.

Preferred

• Proven ability to educate, mentor, and develop clinical professionals.
• Collaborative leadership style with a strong commitment to service and relationship-building.
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Passion for continuous improvement and driving positive change.
• Earned Wage Access -- access your pay the same day you earn it.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling services.
• Medical insurance with affordable options.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee perks.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Why Join Vetter Senior Living?

As Director of Clinical Informatics, you will have the opportunity to influence clinical excellence across our organization through education, collaboration, and technology. Your work will help strengthen documentation practices, enhance compliance efforts, and support high-quality resident care.