RN - Registered Nurse - Clinical Documentation Improvement Educator

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including vision and dental

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Educator to develop and implement educational programs for CDI specialists and providers. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring documentation quality, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, at least six years of clinical experience, and relevant certifications. Full-time position with healthcare benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of clinical experience required.
• CDIP or CDS certification must be completed at application time.
• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement clinical documentation education programs.
• Educate CDI staff on review functions within the CDI program.
• Provide feedback to ensure documentation practices are effective and compliant.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education and training

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Certified Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)

Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania

Job description

Job Summary

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties

Work with CDI program leadership to plan, develop, and implement clinical documentation education programs for CDI specialists and providers. Develop a standard and comprehensive orientation and onboarding program for new members to the CDI team. Educate individuals and team members on the review functions within the CDI program in order to meet and maintain enterprise goals and objectives, regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, policy and procedures, and personnel management. Create annual education based on coding and CDI industry updates, documentation gaps and trends, and evidence‑based clinical care updates. Develop and promote collaborative processes and strong working relationships with physicians and other health professionals to accomplish program goals and ensure exceptional documentation. This role is full‑time, 40 hours weekly; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Mentor, educate and train CDI staff to onboard effectively and accurately.
• Monitor and evaluate reviews of select records for patient acuity, severity of illness, risk of mortality, quality measures and metric support, and DRG assignment, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Provide feedback to the CDI team to ensure clinically credible, effective, and compliant practices.
• Track and analyze trends to identify stronger education needs for providers and staff.
• When documentation opportunities are identified, provide feedback and monitor learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership and physician advisors on identified provider opportunities.
• Coordinate with coder and/or Coding Manager on identified coding opportunities.
• Identify opportunity trends with Second Level Reviewers and develop relevant training/education.
• Conduct individual and large‑group educational sessions for all CDI staff and/or providers.
• Improve documentation and query templates to support clinical treatment protocols.
• Collaborate with CDI managers, director, and other clinicians to keep orientation content and training programs relevant.
• Maintain a summary of opportunities for feedback and education with the CDS team and review with managers and director regularly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required); Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics (preferred).
• Minimum 6 years clinical experience.
• Certified Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) – completed at application time.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Position Details

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Must satisfy all job‑specific obligations and comply with all organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.