IT&S Director

About the Role

As the IT&S Director at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, you will serve as the primary liaison between hospital leadership and enterprise IT. Your role is pivotal in ensuring local needs are represented in system-wide planning and that enterprise strategies are effectively implemented at the facility level. You will contribute to making communities healthier through your skills, compassion, and dedication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between hospital leadership and enterprise IT, ensuring local needs are represented in system-wide planning.
• Participate in enterprise governance councils and contribute to the development and enforcement of data governance, cybersecurity, and technology standards.
• Lead the hospital's IT strategic planning process, aligning technology initiatives with both hospital and enterprise goals.
• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support services to ensure high availability and performance of clinical and business systems.
• Implement and monitor IT service management processes, incident response, and change management in accordance with enterprise policies.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH) and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes.
• Lead or support enterprise IT initiatives at the hospital, including EHR upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, digital transformation efforts, and initiatives to reduce technical debt.
• Champion change management, staff training, and adoption of new technologies, leveraging enterprise resources and best practices.
• Foster strong relationships with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and enterprise IT peers to ensure technology solutions meet operational and clinical needs.
• Engage with external vendors and partners following enterprise procurement and vendor management guidelines.
• Collaborate with hospital financial leaders to support cost containment strategies and align technology initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost savings, and revenue generation through technology.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the hospital IT team, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Support enterprise talent initiatives, including workforce planning, succession management, and staff engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement in IT service delivery, leveraging data analytics, benchmarking, and enterprise performance metrics.
• Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of emerging technologies that advance patient care, operational efficiency, and data security.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive IT management experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare and multi-site or enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience with hospital IT operations, EHR systems, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and project management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and enterprise teams.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and IT staff development.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in healthcare IT.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field required, or 7+ years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection and PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial and career growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation among other specialty services. Located in Somerset, the hospital blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities, including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is known for its nationally recognized, high-quality performing and visual arts, concerts, and other special events.