Clinical Documentation Specialist
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
· An Associate's degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, or Master's degree in Nursing (MNHP or MSN) is required.
· License to practice nursing in Iowa is required.
· Two years of recent inpatient nursing experience in a medical, surgical, or ICU setting, and/or recent work experience as a CDI nurse or healthcare quality professional with specific medical record review experience are required.
· Professional written and verbal communication skills are required
· Proficiency with computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft applications) is required
· Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal communication is required.
· Demonstrated organizational, time management and problem solving skills are required.
· Experience with performance improvement methodologies is desired.
· Experience improving and/or reviewing hospital quality/safety metrics is desired.
· Experience with data mining and/or data analytics is desired.
· Advanced certification (i.e. CCDS, CPHQ) is desired.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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