Nurse Clinical Documentation - RN

Confluence Health • Wenatchee, WA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position has the option to work virtually. Must reside in the state of WA, OR, ID, WI, FL, MT, TX, AZ, VA, AL, TN. The CDS is responsible for facilitating a thorough, complete and accurate patient health record which will secure the correct reimbursement for resource utilization, the highest quality measures and outcomes, superior communication between providers, and ultimately high patient satisfaction. Travel may be required to outlying clinics. Work is conducted remotely, in the hospital and/or in the clinic.

Requirements

• Recent 2 years acute care experience, preferably ICU, PCU or strong Med/Surg.
• Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
• Must successfully pass an on-line clinical knowledge assessment (provided by Confluence Health) with 70% or greater.
• Extensive knowledge of pathophysiology, disease processes and associated care-pathways.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft software programs.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• 5 years acute care experience
• Experience in organizational, analytical, and writing skills.
• ACDIS or other national CDI certification.
• Knowledge of CMS and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Ability to learn and develop the skills necessary to perform clinical documentation reviews using the tools provided.
• Perform accurate and timely record review.
• Recognize opportunities for documentation improvement.
• Formulate clinically credible documentation clarifications.
• Effectively communicate opportunities for clarification to providers in a way that secures complete and accurate documentation.
• Effective and appropriate communication with providers, the clinical documentation and coding teams, and others that fosters collaboration and trust.
• Timely follow-up on all clarification requests.
• Participate in Task Force meetings.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Adhere to established clinical documentation rules, processes and workflows.
• Apply critical thinking, problem solving, and deductive reasoning skills to complex clinical and interpersonal situations.
• Understand and communicate differences between IPPS and OPPS and how they impact DRGs and ICD-10 code assignment.
• Able to process multiple sources of information simultaneously while maintaining clarity of thought and purpose.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate standards of behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level