CDI Training & Education Lead

Cim; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health seeks an Education Specialist to lead CDI training and develop comprehensive education materials. You will standardize training practices, ensure staff adherence to policies, and support accurate documentation across departments.

Ideal candidates bring nursing or healthcare education experience, CDI background, and EPIC/EHR proficiency. The role emphasizes mentorship, organized instruction, and clear communication to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field preferred.
• 7 years acute care nursing in lieu of Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3 years direct CDI experience required.
• 3 years EPIC/EHR experience required.
• 2 years trainer/auditor preferred.
• CCDS certification required within 180 days.
• RN licensure in state preferred.
• Organized and creative in presenting information clearly required.
• Patient and adaptable trainer who adjusts methods to learner needs required.
• Nurturing mentor with strong time management and awareness of others' skill levels required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all CDI education, training policies and CDI reference materials.
• Lead training sessions and assess CDI comprehension of covered materials.
• Make recommendations for development of CDI resources and policy/procedure development.
• Develop and maintain a consistent CDI orientation program and report progress to CDI leadership.
• Serve as SME on medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement schemes, public reporting of outcomes, quality of patient care measures, and interpretation of coded data for revenue cycle compliance.

Skills

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

Organized presentations

Time management

Mentoring

Adaptable trainer

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field

Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field

CCDS certification (ACDIS)

Tools

EPIC/EHR

Job description

Franciscan Health seeks an Education Specialist to lead CDI training and develop comprehensive education materials. You will standardize training practices, ensure staff adherence to policies, and support accurate documentation across departments.

Ideal candidates bring nursing or healthcare education experience, CDI background, and EPIC/EHR proficiency. The role emphasizes mentorship, organized instruction, and clear communication to improve outcomes.