ICU Clinical Documentation Registered Nurse RN- Hybrid

4. Assist in training department staff new to CDI

5. Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, abilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• CDI Specialist must display teamwork and commitment while performing daily duties
• Must demonstrate initiative and discipline in time management and medical record review.
• Travel may be required to meet the needs of the facilities.
• Proficient knowledge of disease pathophysiology and drug utilization
• Intermediate knowledge of MS-DRG classification and reimbursement structures
• Critical thinking, problem solving and deductive reasoning skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word/Excel
• Knowledge of coding compliance and regulatory standards
• Excellent organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient workflow
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Capacity to work independently in facility on-site setting.
• Capacity to work independently in a virtual office setting if required for specific assignment.
• Exhibit flexibility as needed to meet program needs.
• Understand and communicate documentation strategies.
• Recognize opportunities for documentation improvement.
• Formulate clinically, compliant credible queries.
• Ability to successfully comply to robust auditing and CDI program monitoring
• Ability to apply coding conventions, official guidelines, and Coding Clinic advice to health record documentation.

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

Education / Experience

• Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.
• Preferred: Acute Care nursing and/or Provider relevant experience
• Zero (0) to two (2) years CDI experience
• Two (2) plus years’ nursing experience – Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care and/or Case/Utilization Review
• Two (2) plus years’ Provider experience – Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care and/or Case/Utilization Review
• Graduate from a Nursing program, BSN, or graduate program; OR
• Graduate from Medical Doctor and/or Foreign Medical Doctor Program

• Certificates, licenses, registrations
• Active state Registered Nurse license; OR
• Graduate MD and/or FMD license
• Preferred: CDIP or CCDS

Physical demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to efficiently use computer keyboard and mouse.
• Good visual acuity

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• OTHER
• Must be able to travel as needed, not to exceed 10%.