Senior Nurse CDI and Quality Improvement Leader

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 44,224,000 - 62,986,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Lead Clinical Quality Documentation Specialist to lead CDI initiatives and guide teams in improving documentation and coding accuracy. You will collaborate with Clinical Documentation leadership and system stakeholders to advance quality and financial outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in Illinois, CDI certification, and several years of CDI and clinical quality experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive cross-functional change.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in Illinois with current licensure.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing as required.
• Certification in Clinical Documentation (ACDIS) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years CDI experience with clinical documentation integrity focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Clinical Documentation Integrity initiatives and coaching across NM.
• Collaborate with leadership to align CDI work with organizational goals.
• Provide education and mentorship to CDI staff on documentation standards.
• Support DRG denials reviews, PSIs, HACs, and performance reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict management

Negotiation skills

Education

Registered Nurse license (Illinois)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing

Clinical Documentation Certification (ACDIS)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Lead Clinical Quality Documentation Specialist to lead CDI initiatives and guide teams in improving documentation and coding accuracy. You will collaborate with Clinical Documentation leadership and system stakeholders to advance quality and financial outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in Illinois, CDI certification, and several years of CDI and clinical quality experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive cross-functional change.