Nursing Informatics Specialist (NP)

Fair Chance Act, Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance -- As required by law, all qualified candidates will be considered, whether they have arrest or criminal conviction records. A criminal background check may be required for this job, and if the background check is required, you will likely be advised as to why it is required for the job you are seeking as part of the offer process. When required by law, an individual assessment of criminal records will be done to ensure a fair chance for all. This assessment will include but is not limited to reviewing the severity/relationship between the crime and the job, the time that has passed since the offense or conduct and/or completion of the sentence, and whether there is evidence of rehabilitation. As an outsourced recruiting firm, we are not responsible or liable for the background check process or the response or actions of our clients related to background checks. Please seek guidance from the hiring company. Come work for a company that makes a difference within the communities of the State of California. This company works on cutting-edge prevention programming, providing counties with an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure. Our client helps fund, develop, and implement California's mental health services and educational programs. As a mental health organization, this company actively seeks to support qualified disabled candidates in obtaining employment with their company and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please complete the self-identification section of the application. This company offers a VERY Generous Benefits Package, including:

• 10% company-sponsored retirement account (401a) 100% vested – additional compensation/retirement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life Insurance, Wellness Program, FSA
• Generous PTO plan Department: HIT Sub Department: EHR Reports To: CDIO FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Work From Home Annual Salary Range: $135,000-$175,000 Background Check Eligible (Y/N): Y Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Could vary depending on business needs) JOB SUMMARY: The Nursing Informatics Specialist (“NIS”) (NP) is an advanced clinical informatics practitioner responsible for designing, configuring, optimizing, and supporting clinical workflows and medication-related functionality within electronic health record (EHR) systems, including SmartCare, Epic, and related public-sector health IT platforms. This role requires licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and deep experience in behavioral health, medication management, and e-prescribing workflows. The NIS serves as a bridge between clinical practice, prescriber workflows, and health information technology by evaluating care processes, translating clinical needs into system design requirements, and ensuring EHR configurations support safe, effective, and compliant care. Particular emphasis is placed on e-prescribing (eRx), medication reconciliation, controlled substance workflows, order sets, nursing documentation, clinical decision support, and regulatory compliance for behavioral health and government-sector programs. This role collaborates with end users, other nursing & prescribing SMEs, trainers, vendors, and IT teams to support high-quality care delivery through optimized informatics and evidence-based system design. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY include but are not limited to:
• Participate in the analysis, testing, validation, documentation, and deployment of new builds, enhancements and updates to EHR applications functionality.
• Conduct workflow assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Configure and optimize e-prescribing workflows, including medication lookup, medication reconciliation, controlled substance protocols, and prior authorization workflows.
• Conduct clinical scenario-based testing with a focus on nursing and prescribing workflows and safety to ensure that configurations align with operational needs, regulatory requirements, and clinical best practices.
• Translate clinical practice standards, prescribing protocols, and medication-related documentation requirements into EHR functional specifications and build requirements.
• Validate build readiness from a clinical and prescriber workflow lens before promotion to production.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including workflow diagrams, build guides, test scripts, data mapping, and change logs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining training materials for clinical and non-clinical users; collaborate with trainers to ensure alignment between build and training environments.
• Participate in governance activities related to formularies, medication lists, and clinical content.
• Ensure workflows comply with federal/state prescribing regulations, including behavioral health and public-sector requirements.
• Provide clinical input into training content and design specifically for other healthcare professionals.
• Support data extraction, reporting needs,