Job Description

Posting number: 2026-08035

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: BHHA

Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Mental Health, Public Health, Nursing, Health Care Support

Summary

DSHS BHHA Electronic Health Records Nurse Specialist

The Department of Social and Health Services, Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration is seeking an Electronic Health Records Nurse Specialist. This position reports to the director and is a liaison between our clinical and technical teams.

As the Electronic Health Records Nurse Specialist, you will provide clinical leadership and perspective for the strategic planning, management, integration, and implementation of clinical information systems and technology for the administration. You will be responsible for engaging with nursing staff members,as well as staff members from other disciplines, across the administration throughout the implementation of the EHR, encouraging staff to participate in operational readiness activities to instill a sense of ownership of the new system.

Some of what you'll do

• Make decisions, with input from subject matter experts, for the alignment of workflows, processes, forms, and assessments across all of BHHA as applicable, to the foundational EHR system.
• Direct/guide nurses, and other staff members, in the adoption of new workflowprocesses, assessments, and other tools.
• Understand and articulate current state primary facility workflows at all BHHA Behavioral Health Facilities and apply a longitudinal understanding of end-to-end processes.
• Promote EHR-related activities and encourage implementation and adoption of the EHR.
• Participate in system design and configuration of the EHR as needed.
• Assist in the development of a specialty-specific implementation strategy for nursing and other clinical disciplines as needed.
• Support nursing leadership, EHR Director, and/or other operational leaders in utilizing reports and defining business requirements for obtaining new reports.

Who should apply

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience. Or, Equivalent education/experience. A valid Washington State license to practice as a registered, professional nurse.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Preferred applicants will have a master’s degree in nursing or equivalent education/experience.
• Training and/or experience in healthcare information systems.
• Ability to teach and train others, establish and maintain compliance with federal standards.
• Ability to use computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for developing data reports, timelines, formal documents, and presentations.

Apply today!

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The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? Please contact DSHS Recruiter, Chris Pulley, at chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference #08035 as the subject.

Supplemental information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs, or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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