Clinical Documentation Spec Nurse (Finance)

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, day shift. This is a salaried paid position. Monday through Friday. Start/end times flexible. Weekend rotation is required. We offer a competitive starting pay; relevant work experience will be considered. You will work at the Administrative Office Building in Middleton, WI.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Function as a liaison between clinicians and coders.
• Work as an expert source for information regarding the impact of documentation on patient care, quality outcomes measures, risk of mortality/severity of illness indicators, and accurate reimbursement.
• Work under the direction of the Clinical Documentation Integrity Supervisor, conduct concurrent review of inpatient medical records-seeking clarification of documentation before the patient is discharged.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Registered Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years nursing, case management, utilization review or quality resources experience in an acute care setting Required
• 3 years Clinical Documentation Integrity experience highly desirable Preferred
• 5 years nursing, case management, utilization review, or quality resources experience in an acute care setting Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist Preferred or
• Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner Preferred

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UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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