Director of Nursing / Clinical Applications

Healthcare Systems of America; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector seeks a Director of Nursing / Clinical Applications to manage clinical informatics projects and support the MEDITECH EHR platform. The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in healthcare IT, and collaboration with clinical stakeholders to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Career Growth & Development

Supportive & Inclusive Culture

Meaningful Work

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in clinical informatics, application support, and healthcare IT leadership required.
• 4+ years of supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHR application support ensuring stability and swift issue resolution.
• Build and manage a high-performing clinical support team.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Healthcare Informatics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Healthcare Informatics

Tools

MEDITECH EHR

Job description

DIRECTOR OF NURSING / CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

WE ARE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS OF AMERICA. Our mission is to elevate healthcare standards, improve patient outcomes, and create value for communities across the United States. Healthcare Systems of America (HSA) is more than a healthcare provider-we're a community built on excellence, innovation, and compassion. If you're looking for a career that makes a difference, empowers you to grow, and gives you the opportunity to impact lives, HSA is where you belong.

Healthcare Systems of America operates 8 community hospitals across 3 states. We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career Growth & Development - We are an essential, stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members can benefit from.
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture - We foster an environment where every team member is valued, heard, and empowered to succeed.
• Meaningful Work - Every day, you'll contribute to patient care, cutting-edge medical solutions, and life-changing treatment and technologies.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Physician / Clinical Applications will oversee clinical informatics projects and application support across Healthcare Systems of America's MEDITECH EHR platform. This role is responsible for optimizing workflows, ensuring effective functionality of EHR modules, and supporting systems such as NUR (Nursing), PDOC (Physician Documentation), OM (Order Management), EMR (Electronic Medical Record), ONC (Oncology), SUR (Surgical Services), and Critical Care.

The Director will lead plan a critical role in the initial development of the clinical support team at HSA and the build and transition to the MEDITECH Expanse EHR. This will require a motivated individual who will lead the strategy for application support, build and manage a high-performing team, and collaborate with clinical stakeholders and IT leaders to drive solutions that enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

• This is a fully remote position with minimal travel required for production deployment events and periodic training sessions or meetings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and oversee processes for comprehensive EHR application support, ensuring stability, functionality, and swift issue resolution
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and workflows for efficient application maintenance and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with clinical teams, IT staff, and MEDITECH representatives to evaluate, recommend, and implement system upgrades and enhancements
• Build, manage, and mentor a team of application analysts and informatics professionals, ensuring effective support for clinical systems and workflows
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and team collaboration to drive operational excellence
• Engage with nurses, physicians, and administrative leaders to identify gaps in workflows and design innovative solutions
• Stay updated on compliance requirements and ensure the organization's technology strategies align with regulatory standards and guidelines
• Develop end-user training programs and support documentation customized for various clinical roles, ensuring user competency and efficiency in navigating EHR tools

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (Preferred)
• 7-10 years of experience in clinical informatics, application support, and healthcare IT leadership
• 4+ years of supervisor experience (Preferred)

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record of managing EHR systems (preferably MEDITECH), including modules such as NUR, PDOC, OM, EMR, ONC, SUR, and Critical Care
• Proven track record of strategic leadership and team management
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing clinical application support teams in a multi-hospital healthcare environment
• Experience building and leading teams to support clinical applications and workflows
• Passion for innovation in healthcare technology and optimizing patient-centered workflows