Clinical Documentation Spec(Rn)- Full Time Days

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Oak Lawn (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Clinical Documentation Specialist to enhance documentation accuracy across acute care. The hybrid role combines 2 remote days and 3 on-site days at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Illinois.

A BSN and Illinois RN license are required, with at least 5 years of inpatient experience. Responsibilities include chart reviews, education of care teams, and ICD-10 knowledge to capture severity and mortality risk accurately.

Qualifications

• Requires BSN from an accredited program and active Illinois nursing license.
• Minimum 5 years of inpatient acute care experience (ICU/CCU/ED) preferred.
• Clinical Documentation Improvement experience is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, communicate clearly, and solve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Improve overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation through chart reviews guided by clinical guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Educate internal staff on clinical documentation practices and ICD-10 coding requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians and health-care team to ensure accurate documentation of severity and risk of mortality.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSN degree

Illinois nursing license

Job description

Department

11207 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Compliance Document Management Program

Department

11207 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Compliance Document Management Program

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Hybrid

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

CLINICAL DOCUMENTATON SPECIALIST

THIS POSITION IS HYBRID, 2 DAYS REMOTE AND 3 DAYS ON SITE

SHIFT:FULL TIME DAYS

This position works both in the hospital and work from home.

Position Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing BSN minimum 5 years relevant inpatient acute care experience, Critical Care, ICU, ED experience.
• Clinical Documentation Improvement Experience Preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work Excellent communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills Critical thinking skills
• Basic Computer skills
• Effective problem~solver with good interpersonal communication skills verbal and written
• Effective observation analytical and critical thinking skills
• Current nursing license in the State of Illinois
• Certification in clinical documentation improvement preferred.
• Ability to work in changing environment
• Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases
• This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of ICD~10 coding classification system and DRGs none

Purpose

This role will facilitate the modifications of clinical documentation through extensive initial and concurrent interaction with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to support appropriate documentation of the clinical severity and risk of mortality is captured for the level of services rendered to select inpatients populations. This role will supports timely accurate and complete documentation of clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes and provides education to all members of the health care team on an ongoing basis

Accountabilities

Improves the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation by performing chart reviews using clinical documentation guidelines based on accepted standards evidenced based practice and current regulatory requirements.

Educates all internal customers on clinical documentation opp

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.