RN – Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist

About the role

This is a 100% FTE, day shift position at UW Health, located at the Administrative Office Building in Madison, WI. The role functions as a liaison between clinicians and coders, providing expertise on documentation impacts, quality outcomes, and reimbursement accuracy.

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
• Work under the direction of the Clinical Documentation Integrity Supervisor, conducting concurrent review of inpatient medical records to seek clarification of documentation before discharge

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Registered Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 3 years nursing, case management, utilization review, or quality resources experience in an acute care setting required
• 3 years Clinical Documentation Integrity experience highly desirable

Qualifications

• Preferred: 5 years nursing, case management, utilization review, or quality resources experience in an acute care setting
• 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
• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist preferred or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner preferred

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
• A strong shared governance structure ensuring every nurse has a voice
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on operational needs of the department.