LEAD CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION COORD/GME - VALLEY HOSPITAL (FULL-TIME)

The Valley Health System; Whitney (NV); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

Descrizione del lavoro

The Valley Health System in Southern Nevada is seeking a CDI Manager to lead the Clinical Documentation Integrity Program for GME and medical staff education. You will oversee day-to-day workflow and perform concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient records to ensure accurate reflection of severity of illness and risk of mortality.

This role requires nursing, CDI expertise, knowledge of PPS and DRG, and strong communication.

Competenze

• Associate's degree in nursing; bachelor’s degree preferred or medical degree.
• RN license in state of residence; 2+ years acute care experience; 1+ year CDI experience.
• Knowledge of PPS and DRG assignment/optimization; management experience preferred.
• Proficient with word processing, databases, spreadsheets; basic EHR skills.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day workflow of the CDI program for GME and medical staff education.
• Provide concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient records for utilization and documentation.
• Ensure physician documentation reflects severity of illness and risk of mortality.
• Align reviews with external payer and regulatory requirements; report quality outcomes and reimbursement.

Conoscenze

Nursing

Clinical CDI

Medical Records Review

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Formazione

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Graduate of medical school

Strumenti

CDI Software

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities

The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Henderson Hospital, Valley Health Specialty Hospital, and West Henderson Hospital.

Benefit Highlights: Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies Challenging and rewarding work environment Comprehensive education and training center.

Job Description: Under the supervision of the Regional Manager CDI manages day-to-day workflow, specifically the operations of the Clinical Documentation Integrity Program for GME and medical staff education. This position is also responsible for providing clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient medical records to evaluate the utilization and documentation of acute care services. The goal of concurrent review includes facilitation of appropriate physician documentation of care delivered to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. Specific reviews are determined both internally and by requirements/requests of external payers or regulatory agencies and play a significant role in reporting quality of care outcomes and in obtaining accurate and compliant reimbursement for acute care services.

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in nursing; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred or a Graduate of a domestic/international school of medicine.

Experience: For Registered Nurse, a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting (critical care, surgical or emergency department nursing preferred), and a minimum of 1-year previous clinical documentation integrity experience (2-3 years of previous clinical documentation integrity experience preferred). Knowledge of the Prospective Payment System and Diagnosis Related Group selection, assignment and optimization are required. For Domestic/International Medical Graduate: A minimum of 1-year previous clinical documentation integrity experience (2‑3 years of previous clinical documentation integrity experience preferred). Knowledge of the Prospective Payment System and Diagnosis Related Group selection, assignment and optimization are required. Minimum of 1-year management experience strongly preferred but not required.

Technical Skills: Computer proficiency to include word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment. Basic competence in use of electronic health records and other CDI/Coding software applications.

License/Certification: If Registered Nurse, current RN license in their state of residence. Preferred certifications: CDIP, CCDS, CCS and/or ICD‑10 Certification or Trainer designation.

Other: Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes. Knowledge of age‑specific needs and elements of disease processes and related procedures required. Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria. Medicare reimbursement system and coding systems required. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently in a time‑oriented environment is essential.

EEO Statement

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