Nursing informatics Jobs in Rochester, MN

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview :

Cornerstone Management oversees multiple Assisted Living communities dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for seniors. Our mission is to foster safe, engaging, and person-centered environments where residents can thrive while preserving their independence and dignity.

Job Summary :

The Director of Clinical Informatics provides strategic clinical leadership and informatics oversight across Cornerstone’s senior living communities. This role bridges clinical practice, regulatory compliance, and health information systems to ensure accurate documentation, data integrity, and adherence to state and federal clinical regulations.

The Director of Clinical Informatics is responsible for the implementation, optimization, and ongoing evaluation of clinical systems, workflows, and reporting to support high-quality resident care and operational excellence. This position partners closely with community clinical leaders to ensure policies, procedures, and care delivery models align with regulatory standards and best practices.

In addition, the Director of Clinical Informatics supports the development, monitoring, and evaluation of home care and clinical programs, ensuring consistent, compliant, and data-driven care delivery across assigned campuses. This role requires strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate clinical requirements into effective system and process solutions.

The Director of Clinical Informatics works collaboratively with and takes direction from the Corporate Director of Clinical, serving as a key clinical and data resource to support continuous quality improvement, survey readiness, and resident outcomes.

What We Offer :

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k).

Paid time off and recognized holidays.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Supportive work environment with a focus on resident-centered care.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of clinical information systems (EHR / EMAR, incident reporting, assessment tools, and quality dashboards).
• Ensure clinical documentation workflows support accurate, timely, and compliant resident records across all communities.
• Serve as the clinical subject matter expert for system configuration, upgrades, and clinical content within health information systems.
• Translate clinical, regulatory, and operational needs into system functionality and standardized workflows.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal clinical regulations across assigned communities.
• Support survey preparation, response planning, and corrective action implementation related to clinical documentation and systems.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and clinical documentation practices align with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Track and trend clinical compliance indicators and proactively address areas of risk.
• Develop and monitor clinical quality metrics, dashboards, and reports to support data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze clinical data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement in resident care and outcomes.
• Partner with clinical leadership to implement quality improvement initiatives based on data findings.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all clinical platforms.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of home care and other clinical programs to ensure consistent delivery of care.
• Monitor adherence to clinical program standards, care models, and documentation requirements.
• Assist with the development and refinement of clinical policies, procedures, and care pathways.
• Provide training and ongoing support to community clinical leaders and staff on clinical systems, documentation standards, and best practices.
• Develop training materials, guides, and workflows to promote consistent system use.
• Serve as a resource for troubleshooting clinical system issues and workflow challenges.
• Collaborate closely with the Corporate Director of Clinical, Operations, IT, and community leadership teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary initiatives related to clinical quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Support change management efforts related to system enhancements and clinical process improvements.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, clinical best practices, and advancements in clinical informatics.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce documentation burden, and enhance clinical efficiency through technology.
• Recommend system enhancements and process improvements to support organizational growth and scalability.

Requirements :

Bachelor of Science – Nursing

Minimum three years of related work experience in Home Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Experience with Federal / State regulations / on-site inspections and significant compliance understanding.

Knowledge of relevant regulations and quality standards.

Be of good moral and ethical character with a positive and energetic attitude.

Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

Abilities :

Ability to establish and maintain credible relations with Community Directors.

Comfort and ability to work self-directed.

Ability to embraces change, respond to urgent matters quickly, calmly.

Ability to drive and possess a valid driver’s license, daily travel required.

Solid knowledge of basic Microsoft applications; organizational skills; high level of accuracy and attention to detail and customer service and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to drive and flexibility to travel up to 75% to various sites as needed.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Prolonged periods of standing and moving.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times with or without assistance.

Cornerstone Management is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.