Clinical Informatics Director (Broughton Hospital)

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Broughton Hospital Job Classification Title Nurse Supervisor III (NS) Position Number 65019428 Grade MH20 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work Lead the future of clinical care through technology, innovation, and nursing excellence. Broughton Hospital is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Nurse Supervisor III – Clinical Informatics Director to lead the intersection of nursing practice, technology, data, and patient care. This is more than an information-systems role, it is an opportunity to help shape how clinicians work, how information moves throughout the organization, and how technology can support safer, more efficient, and higher-quality care. As the Clinical Informatics Director, you will provide strategic leadership for clinical informatics while supervising departmental staff and directing core operations. You will play a key role in the development, optimization, and adoption of the electronic health record (EHR) and clinical information systems, ensuring technology supports clinical workflows, regulatory requirements, and the needs of the people who use it every day. Why This Role Matters Technology is transforming healthcare and your leadership will help make that transformation work for clinicians and the patients they serve. You will serve as a critical connection between clinical practice and technology, translating real-world workflow needs into meaningful system improvements. From leading implementation and optimization initiatives to developing training strategies and guiding change management, you will help create systems that make clinical work more connected, consistent, and effective. You will also represent Broughton Hospital in informatics governance and interdisciplinary workgroups, helping drive standardization, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization. What You'll Do As Clinical Informatics Director, you will: Lead and inspire departmental staff while overseeing daily work activities, priorities, and operations. Participate in the planning, development, implementation, and optimization of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Clinical Information Systems (CIS). Evaluate and maintain clinical information systems to ensure they support safe, efficient, effective, and compliant clinical practice. Serve as a proactive resource for system users by providing education, training, coaching, and ongoing support. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $122,000.00 - $136,714.00 Salary Range: $82,857.00 - $136,714.00 *A Sign-On Bonus of $10,000.00 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on Budget Approval. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Strong knowledge of clinical informatics, psychiatric and medical nursing, clinical workflows, and healthcare regulations. Proficiency with EHRs and clinical technologies, with the ability to lead system planning, optimization, and implementation. Skilled at translating clinical needs into practical technology solutions and using data to drive meaningful improvements. Proven ability to supervise staff, lead informatics initiatives, develop training, and build effective interdisciplinary partnerships. Experience as a Clinical Informatics Specialist or in a related role, supported by strong communication, workflow analysis, and project-management skills.   Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. This position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date) The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here . About the Facility: Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).  With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness.  Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness. SUPPLEMENTA