Senior Clinical Documentation Quality Lead

Vochure; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Lead Clinical Quality Documentation Specialist who leads clinical documentation integrity efforts, partnering with CDI leadership to drive improvements in accuracy and performance. The role requires nursing expertise, strong communication, and the ability to coach staff across multiple units.

Responsibilities include training, physician education, data analysis, and collaboration with system leadership to optimize documentation and coding practices in support of

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Illinois with CDI experience.
• Leadership experience and ability to coach staff.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation standards and coding.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical documentation integrity initiatives across NM.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align CDI work with goals.
• Coach and onboard CDI staff and manage training programs.
• Review DRG denials and PSI/HAC data with stakeholders.
• Support policy development and cross-functional problem solving.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical Documentation Integrity

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

ACDIS Certification

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Lead Clinical Quality Documentation Specialist who leads clinical documentation integrity efforts, partnering with CDI leadership to drive improvements in accuracy and performance. The role requires nursing expertise, strong communication, and the ability to coach staff across multiple units.

Responsibilities include training, physician education, data analysis, and collaboration with system leadership to optimize documentation and coding practices in support of