Senior Manager-Nursing/APP

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a CDI Manager to provide strategic and operational oversight for the division’s Clinical Documentation Improvement program. The role focuses on accurate documentation, DRG assignment, risk adjustment, and quality metric performance, with data-driven strategies to optimize both processes and outcomes.

The CDI Manager will lead cross-functional collaboration, monitor performance, and coach CDI specialists to drive accountability and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or Public Health.
• Current SC RN license (or equivalent clinical credential if broadening applicant pool).

Responsibilities

• Promotes accurate capture of clinical documentation to support DRG assignment, risk adjustment and quality indicator performance.
• Monitors team productivity, query performance, and engagement metrics; provides data-informed coaching and feedback.
• Oversees hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluation and ongoing staff development; manages staffing coverage and schedules.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or Public Health

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the MUSC System Executive Director of CDI, the Divisional CDI Manager provides strategic and operational oversight of division-based Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) program performance. This role is responsible for driving the accuracy and integrity of provider documentation within the medical record and improving performance across publicly reported and internal quality metrics. The CDI Manager leverages internal and external data sources to monitor key performance indicators, identify trends and opportunities, and implement targeted, data-driven strategies that enhance both process and outcome metrics.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003639 FLO - Health Information Management (HIM) (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The CDI Manager collaborates closely with physician groups, advanced practice providers, Coding, and Quality partners to promote accurate capture of clinical documentation supporting DRG assignment, risk adjustment, and quality indicator performance. The role includes oversight and optimization of CDI workflows, including case prioritization, review processes, re-reviews, and query practices, ensuring efficient operations and appropriate identification of documentation opportunities. The CDI Manager also maintains ownership of CDI-related systems and work queues, supporting testing, content integrity, and system enhancements to improve operational effectiveness.

In addition, the CDI Manager is responsible for monitoring team productivity, query performance, and engagement metrics, and for providing structured, data-informed coaching and feedback to CDI specialists to support individual and team development. This includes conducting case reviews, identifying educational gaps, and leading performance improvement efforts to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

The CDI Manager oversees all aspects of team management, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and ongoing staff development. The role fosters a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous learning by coaching and empowering team members to achieve performance goals. Administrative responsibilities include managing staffing coverage, approving time and attendance, maintaining schedules, and addressing operational or technical needs to ensure uninterrupted team performance.

Education:
Master's degree in:
o Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or Public Health
Current SC RN license (or equivalent clinical credential if broadening applicant pool)
Experience
Minimum 5 years of acute care clinical experience
Minimum