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The Sentara CDI Team is expanding! This summer we will implement Aware CDI by Iodine. We are seeking to expand our team with a Clinical Documentation Specialist RN, with 3 years+ CDI experience. Iodine experience is a plus!
The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDS) is a highly knowledgeable RN who is responsible for concurrent review of provider in-patient medical record documentation. Reviews include reviewing records, with identified opportunities.
Responsible for facilitation of modifications to clinical documentation through concurrent interaction with providers, and other members of the healthcare team, to ensure that appropriate clinical severity of illness and risk of mortality is captured for the level of service rendered.
The CDS is responsible for communicating to providers to ensure timely and accurate documentation and then utilizing specific software, to code the documentation utilizing ICD-10 codes. Additionally, the CDS provides education and training as needed with the medical staff.
The CDS utilizes coding and clinical expertise to identify opportunities and ensure the accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation in the medical record used for measuring and reporting physician/provider hospital outcome.
Education
- RN Associate Level Degree or Bachelors of Nursing Degree
- RN- Diploma
Certification/Licensure
- RN Nursing License Compact or Multi-state RN License
Experience
- Five (5) years Acute Care experience in Medical Surgical or ICU
- Prefer recent CDI experience, 3+ years
- Microsoft Office
- Strong Communication Skills
Remote Eligible candidates must be residents of the following approved states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Clinical Documentation Registered Nurse CDI Iodine Remote




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