Colorado Licensed Clinical Documentation Specialist RN

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Clinical Documentation Specialist RN.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews inpatient medical records to identify opportunities for clinical documentation improvement and assigns working DRGs
• Communicates with providers to clarify documentation that supports severity of illness and risk of mortality
• Collaborates with coding staff to ensure accurate reflection of patient clinical status in documentation

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program
• CO State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• 5 years of recent clinical experience in an acute inpatient nursing unit or relevant experience requiring communication with providers
• Preferred background in critical care and MED/SURG with the ability to assess acute and chronic conditions
• Experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) is preferred