
The RN (Registered Nurse) – Clinical Documentation Specialist I report to their respective Manager, Clinical Documentation. Under general supervision, the RN – Clinical Documentation Specialist I conduct reviews of
inpatient electronic medical records to identify missing, vague, and/or incomplete diagnoses and collaborate with and facilitate appropriate provider documentation to accurately reflect appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignment, patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. In addition, the CDI (Clinical Documentation Integrity) specialist risk adjusts for expected mortality/length of stay and clinically validates key diagnoses. The RN – Clinical Documentation Specialist I is responsible for a baseline understanding of interpreting quality metrics and participates in appropriate ICCE meetings, QAPIs, and/or other identified educational opportunities across the system.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005073 CHS - Clinical Documentation
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
The RN (Registered Nurse) – Clinical Documentation Specialist I report to their respective Manager, Clinical Documentation. Under general supervision, the RN – Clinical Documentation Specialist I conduct reviews of inpatient electronic medical records to identify missing, vague, and/or incomplete diagnoses and collaborate with and facilitate appropriate provider documentation to accurately reflect appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignment, patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. In addition, the CDI (Clinical Documentation Integrity) specialist risk adjusts for expected mortality/length of stay and clinically validates
key diagnoses. The RN – Clinical Documentation Specialist I is responsible for a baseline understanding of interpreting quality metrics and participates in appropriate ICCE meetings, QAPIs, and/or other identified educational opportunities across the system.
Additional Job Description
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required and at least five years' clinical nursing experience preferred. Strong clinical experience and critical thinking skills required. Extensive knowledge of patient care, and knowledge of clinical measurement tools and clinical outcomes; ability to
establish cooperative working relationships with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff and other health care disciplines. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state.
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture
Standing: Continuous
Sitting: Continuous
Walking: Continuous
Climbing stairs: Infrequent
Working indoors: Continuous
Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
Working from elevated areas: Frequent
Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
Kneeling: Infrequent
Bending at the waist: Continuous
Twisting at the waist: Frequent
Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
Pinching operations: Frequent
Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
Reaching overhead: Frequent
Reaching in all directions: Continuous
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
Full use of both legs: Continuous
Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
Lifting & Force Requirements
Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory
Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
Color discrimination: Continuous
Depthperception Continuous
Peripheral vision: Continuous
Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
Tactile sensory function: Continuous
Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
Selected Positions:
Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
Respiratoruse qualification: Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
Effective stress management: Continuous
Rotating shifts: Frequent
Overtime asrequired Frequent
Latex-safe environment: Continuous
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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