RN – Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Middleton, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a salaried paid position, Monday - Friday, day shift. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at the Administrative Office Building in Madison, WI. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to function as a liaison between clinicians and coders. You will work as an expert source for information regarding the impact of documentation on patient care, quality outcomes measures, risk of mortality/severity of illness indicators, and accurate reimbursement. Under the direction of the Clinical Documentation Integrity Supervisor, you will conduct concurrent review of inpatient medical records, seeking clarification of documentation before the patient is discharged.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Registered Nursing
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire
3 years nursing, case management, utilization review or quality resources experience in an acute care setting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN)
3 years Clinical Documentation Integrity experience
5 years nursing, case management, utilization review, or quality resources experience in an acute care setting
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist Preferred or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner Preferred

Responsibilities

Function as a liaison between clinicians and coders.
Work as an expert source for information regarding the impact of documentation on patient care, quality outcomes measures, risk of mortality/severity of illness indicators, and accurate reimbursement.
Conduct concurrent review of inpatient medical records-seeking clarification of documentation before the patient is discharged.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.