CDI Nursing Advisor: Clinical Documentation Integrity

Ansible Government Solutions; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions is recruiting a CDI Nursing Advisor for the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr.

VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN. You will serve as the RN advisor for the CDI program, reviewing records to improve documentation, coding accuracy, and clinical validation across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will develop and implement CDI management programs, create training for clinical staff, and generate performance reports in alignment with VHA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, full, active RN license in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States.
• Minimum of two years' experience working as a CDI specialist in a hospital setting.
• Certification from AHIMA and/or AAPC and/or ACDIS.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and MS-DRG coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Registered Nurse Advisor for the facility's CDI program, focusing on both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Review health records concurrently to identify opportunities for improved documentation and coding accuracy.
• Support CDI activities by applying the nursing process to data gathered by the CDI team and reviewing it for validation and trends.
• Communicate findings to the CDI team, providers, and other departments as appropriate.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers through written, verbal, or electronic clarification requests or queries.
• Develop and implement the facility's CDI management program, including SOPs, workflow, and turnaround time compliance.
• Update problem lists or SNOMED-CT terminology consistent with ICD-10-CM codes.
• Conduct concurrent or retrospective reviews to clarify clinical questions and identify query opportunities.
• Develop and deliver active training/education programs for clinical staff on documentation standards and techniques.
• Provide self-directed support to clinical staff, patients, and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Generate weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly reports as required by the COR.
• Maintain performance metrics per VHA requirements.
• Participate in CDI-specific program initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Critical thinking

RN license

CDI cert

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Ansible Government Solutions is recruiting a CDI Nursing Advisor for the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr.

VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN. You will serve as the RN advisor for the CDI program, reviewing records to improve documentation, coding accuracy, and clinical validation across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will develop and implement CDI management programs, create training for clinical staff, and generate performance reports in alignment with VHA requirements.