RN – Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Middleton, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Description:

Work Schedule :

100% FTE, day shift. This is a salaried paid position. Monday through Friday. Weekends may be required. Hours are based off the operation needs of the department. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered. You will work at the Administrative Office Building located in Middleton, WI.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse 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.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

• 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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

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