Director, Nursing Informatics
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA

Known for innovations in patient care, and named a recipient of the Leapfrog Group National Top Hospital Award, Virginia Mason Medical Center is a regional referral, teaching and research center. In addition to our 336-bed hospital, Virginia Mason includes a large downtown clinic complex, neighborhood clinics, an independently funded research center, and Bailey-Boushay House, a skilled nursing facility and day health program for persons with AIDS and other complex nursing needs.

Our vision to be the Quality Leader in healthcare is achieved by adopting best practices as standard work and by improving systems via the Virginia Mason Production System, which uses Lean principles pioneered by Toyota. At Virginia Mason, we strive to provide the finest health care through an interdisciplinary approach we call “Team Medicine”, which gives every individual the chance to contribute to the well-being of our patients and the continuing success of our medical center.

The Director, Nursing Informatics develops, and oversees implementation of, strategies for Nursing Informatics in the hospital and across the organization to ensure care quality, safety and access goals are met. Articulates the vision for clinical workflow to ensure success in implementing technology that benefits patient care.

Partners with Information Technology, nursing, medical and operational leaders to define and lead nursing informatics initiatives in inpatient and outpatient clinical areas. Serves as an active member of the Nursing Leadership Team.

Establishes short-term plans for nursing informatics systems and projects. Creates, and ensures adherence to, project timelines, scope definitions, and capital and operational budgets. Defines, secures, and appropriates resources to meet goals related to nursing informatics.

Provides oversight for system acquisition, analysis and design, implementation, testing and evaluation. Negotiates contracts with hardware and software vendors.

Facilitates integration of information and knowledge to support patients, nurses and other providers in decision-making through use of information structures, processes and technology.

Maintains a broad knowledge of new technologies and serve as a resource to clinical staff, nursing leadership and IT department in assessing new technological opportunities that impact/improve care delivery, enhance patient safety and workflow efficiency.

Masters of Nursing degree with Nursing Informatics focus required. Current, valid Washington State RN license and certification in Nursing Informatics required. Five years nursing experience required in an inpatient setting or comparable position with strong knowledge of nursing workflow, practice standards and clinical documentation requirements. Also required are: Demonstrated skills in analytical, strategic and critical thinking, project management and process redesign, and negotiation and building consensus; demonstrated talent and passion for innovation and a commitment to Lean thinking and Lean practice; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and strong skills in budgeting.

Come join the quality health care leader in Seattle. Be a part of the Virginia Mason team where we offer you not only a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, but also a wonderful place to live. Seattle is a vibrant and sophisticated city that offers first-rate restaurants, shopping, theatre and an abundance of outdoor activities.

For more information or to apply online visit our website at www.VirginiaMason.org. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.