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At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations (https://www.virtua.org/locations) , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program (https://www.virtua.org/about/eat-well) , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

32

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

• Please note this position will be in-person at 301 Lippincott Rd, Marlton with potential to become remote after 1 year of training.

• 4 8-hour shifts per week: 8:30a-5p.

• No weekends or holidays required.

• RN license required.

• 2 years of Home Health experience preferred.

• OASIS experience preferred.

Here is an opportunity to join the Home Care Department of Virtua Health where caring is at the core of our nursing culture. Virtua Home Care is a large, Medicare-certified home health agency that provides multidisciplinary skilled services in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties. We are seeking a Registered Nurse with prior home health experience, OASIS certification and experience in ICD-10 coding, but ICD-10 certification is preferred.

As a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, you will utilize your OASIS and coding expertise to guide, train and support home health clinicians in completing required documentation. As a member of the Home Care Quality Department team, you will also have the opportunity to participate in performance improvement activities.

Summary:Evaluates and analyzes medical records concurrently for proper documentation.Collaborates with HIM Coders, clinicians and medical staff to ensure timely and accurate documentation that supports the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.Collaborates with Physicians, Medical Directors, Quality Directors, Case Managers, Nurse Directors and Assistant Nurse Managers on cases that are not meeting standards, and assists with the development of action plans to improve outcomes.Position Responsibilities:• Evaluates and analyzes medical records concurrently for proper documentation. This review includes new admissions to the facility, as well as re-reviews every two – three days until the patient is discharged.• Manages and trends data collection for an assigned hospital / facility/ specialty.• The CDI Specialist is the primary source to verify diagnoses in the medical record for proper DRG coding. When symptoms in the medical record require further documentation, the CDI Specialist queries the physician for a specific diagnosis/procedure for more accurate DRG coding.• Collaborates with HIM Coders, clinicians and physicians to ensure documentation that supports the diagnosis and treatment of the patient is timely and accurate documentation.• Provides on-going training and education to the clinicians and physicians during 1:1, physician group, performance improvement and ad hoc meetings.• Collaborates with Quality and Case Management Department by reviewing medical records that are not meeting standards, and assists with the development of action plans to improve documentation for peer review of medical and nursing staff’s documentation.• Assists the Director and the hospital team in with preparation, coordination and response to areas of documentation improvement.• When fall outs of accepted criteria occur, the CDI Specialists reviews the information with the physicians, clinicians, HIM and Quality Department.• Assists with the development and implementation of performance improvement activities according to the Virtua Quality Plan.• Uses the DMAIC cycle and assists in educating and coaching staff, managers and physicians in its use.Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:Two years hospital clinical experience required.Must demonstrate the ability to accurately use a computer and standard office software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Power Point.Analytical skills.Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.Must be able to establish and maintain an effective rapport with staff, physicians, managers and administrators.Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and flexibility to balance changing priorities.Coding skills with experience in ICD-9-CM and working knowledge of the AHA Coding Clinic preferred.Required Education:Bachelor’s degree preferred.Training/Certifications/Licensure:Current RN Licensure required.