Lead Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (1.0)
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.The Lead CDI Specialist assists the CDI Manager by overseeing the day-to-day work functions of the CDI Specialists. In this role, you will assign daily duties, monitor CDI department volumes, and round with employees on a defined basis to solicit feedback. The position is responsible for escalating employee concerns, workflow opportunities, and technology barriers to the Manager/Director of CDI.
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Oversee day-to-day CDI functions, including daily assignments and department-wide tasks, and escalates recommendations to the CDI Manager for adjustments to workflow when necessary.
Coordinate staff schedules to meet service level expectations.
Escalate inconsistencies in CDI operations that do not align with corporate standards.
Make recommendations for the development of CDI resources and policy and procedure development based on observations with staff.
Participate in problem identification, perform root cause analysis, and recommend a solution to CDI Management.
QUALIFICATIIONS
Associate's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field - Required
Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field - Preferred
7 years Acute Care Nursing in lieu of Bachelor's Degree - Required
3 years Direct CDI experience - Required
2 years Lead, Supervisory or Management - Preferred
1 year Prior leadership or mentoring experience formally as team lead or informally as a seasoned CDI specialist Preferred
3 years EPIC/EHR experience - Required
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) - Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) - Required within 180 days
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board - Preferred
Strong communicator and approachable leader with a positive, servant-leadership style – Required
Self-starter who takes initiative, solves problems effectively, and adapts well to change – Required
Organized and confident working in dynamic environments – Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.