Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO)

Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO)
Full Time
Grand River Health Rifle CO

At Grand River we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect friendliness and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What Youll Do

Establishes plans and administers the overall technology vision strategy policies procedures and goals for Grand River Hospital District (GRHD). The Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) serves as the senior technology leader providing strategic direction and operational oversight for all technology functions including information systems infrastructure cybersecurity clinical systems digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Provides day-to-day leadership and management in accordance with GRHD policies procedures and applicable laws.

The CDIO has direct oversight of the Information Technology department actively managing system performance issue resolution and staff while maintaining a strategic enterprise-level focus.

Responsible for aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals to improve operational efficiency enhance patient care and support long-term growth and innovation.

• Develops and leads the enterprise-wide technology strategy including planning roadmaps policies and standards.
• Oversees all technology systems and infrastructure supporting 600 users actively involved in system reliability issue escalation and operational decisions.
• Provides strategic leadership for digital transformation initiatives leveraging AI automation and data-driven technologies to enhance clinical workflows and operational performance.
• Leads governance evaluation implementation and optimization of AI solutions ensuring security compliance and ethical use.
• Provides executive oversight of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems ensuring stability optimization and alignment with clinical and regulatory needs.
• Partners with clinical and non-clinical leadership to assess technology needs and implement solutions supporting business objectives and patient care.
• Oversees selection implementation maintenance and lifecycle management of technology systems applications equipment and vendor relationships.
• Ensures technology environments meet cybersecurity privacy and regulatory requirements including healthcare data protection standards.
• Recruits develops and leads technology staff; establishes performance expectations; evaluates performance; addresses concerns; and fosters a collaborative culture maintaining a visible and engaged leadership presence.

Who Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Healthcare Informatics or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum six (6) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare or hospital technology or information systems role.
• Direct experience with EMR implementation and Epic system highly preferred.
• Experience with organizational artificial intelligence solution implementations preferred.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $270000 - $320000 (based on experience)
• Bonus: Yearly bonus potential
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical dental vision PTO from day one extended illness time retirement plan with match and more
• Perks:Payroll deductions for hot springs gyms ski passes pet insurance access to outdoor recreation and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health
As a special taxing district we are accountable to our community allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:
To be our communities first choice in quality healthcare.