IT Application Manager

IT Network Engineer - FT, Days

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
.

Grand River Health is seeking an IT Applications Manager to lead the team responsible for managing, supporting, and optimizing our clinical and business applications. This role ensures systems run reliably, securely, and effectively to support daily operations and patient care.

You’ll oversee a skilled team of analysts and report writers who maintain and enhance enterprise applications such as EHRs, PACS, and other healthcare systems. The Applications Manager ensures compliance with HIPAA, NIST, and healthcare regulations while aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals for quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

• Lead and support the applications team, ensuring accuracy, quality, and strong customer service.
• Occasional on‑call duties.
• Oversee daily operations for clinical and business systems, ensuring reliable performance and user support.
• Manage application projects, keeping work on schedule, within scope, and on budget.
• Assign work, track progress, and coordinate team schedules and priorities.
• Collaborate with department leaders to plan upgrades, set priorities, and meet service expectations.
• Provide escalation support for complex application and integration issues.
• Maintain application policies, protocols, and compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Participate directly in troubleshooting, system configuration, and maintenance.
• Monitor vendor and internal issue tracking to ensure timely resolution and user satisfaction.
• Support process improvement, documentation, and system performance tracking.
• Contribute to IT planning, budgeting, and reporting to leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics or Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or relevant application certifications (e.g., Epic, Cerner, or Meditech) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare application support, including configuration, implementation, and training.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Experience with healthcare workflows, regulatory requirements, and clinical/business operations.
• The preferred candidate will reside within one to two hours of 501 Airport Dr, Rifle, CO 81650.

Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $/hour (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials for nights and weekends
• 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 candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our 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 of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

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

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.