Registered Nurse; RN Clinical Documentation Specialist; M-F

Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Documentation Specialist (M-F 8a-5p) page is loaded## Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Documentation Specialist (M-F 8a-5p) locations:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R18530

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Full-Time  Monday-Friday  8am-5pm  Not fully remote.
The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) provides concurrent review of the clinical content in the active patient medical record and queries the medical staff to obtain specific and complete documentation that supports the severity of patient illness and risk of mortality. The CDS conducts initial and extended stay reviews on all selected admissions and identifies opportunities for improvement, education, and increased    Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy.

Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Qualifications:

-Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing  
-Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License  
-Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association  
-Minimum of 5 years of acute care experience.
CDI Certification required within 2 years of eligibility.  
-BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire

Skills and Abilities:

Critical thinking  Strong clinical skills  Excellent written and verbal communication  Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement procedures and rules  Fundamental knowledge of coding practices

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.

Benefits:
* Resilience program  + Emotional  + Physical  + Spiritual  + Financial  + Career  + Community
* On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
* Discounted Pharmacy Cost
* Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
* Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
* PTO & Extended Illness
* Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
* And more at:

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards:  
** Vision:
** To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country  
** Mission Statement:
** Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.  
** Standards of Excellence:
** Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC
* Magnet Designated
* 501 licensed beds
* 62 Site locations
* Regions only Level I Trauma Center
* Regions only BICU
* DNV accredited
* Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)
* Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly

UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards:
** Culture:
** Service is Our Passion
** Vision:
** The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.
** Mission Statement:
** To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.
** Standards:
** Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP
* 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers
* Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers
* Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly
* Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates
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