[Hiring] CDI Nurse @Tendo

Role Description

As a CDI Nurse, you will provide clinical documentation and risk adjustment review for Tendo's QDI Services customers, working in real time with physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure documentation accurately reflects patient acuity and quality of care. Success in this role depends on deep clinical expertise in acute-care documentation, risk adjustment methodology, and the ability to translate complex clinical detail into clear, compliant provider queries.

• Manage a daily assigned review queue.
• Identify clinically supported documentation opportunities.
• Communicate directly with physicians and APPs on documentation and quality risk adjustment gaps.
• Work closely with the Director of QDI Services and fellow reviewers on quality calibration.
• Support provider education initiatives across Tendo's customer portfolio.
• Your work will directly shape the accuracy, quality, and financial integrity of our customers' clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of CDI/QDI experience.
• 6+ years of acute-care nursing experience.
• Active RN license, in good standing.
• CCDS certification.
• Epic experience.
• Working knowledge of HCCs, Elixhauser comorbidities, and quality risk adjustment methodology.
• Direct experience communicating and educating physicians and APPs on documentation opportunities.
• Must be able to work independently and manage a queue with minimal oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000.
• This salary range is offered with the understanding that final compensation is based on a number of factors including geography and experience.
• Tendo also offers an equity package, annual bonuses, and benefits.

Benefits

• Full health benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company equity.
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401(k).
• Company paid holidays.
• Flexible time off.
• Employee wellness program (“Breathe”).

Company Description

Tendo is a fast-growing, mission-driven company building a culture that enables teams and individuals to thrive. Our team-driven culture and rapid growth have earned us recognition as one of Forbes’ Top Startup Employers for 2024, 2025, and 2026. We live by our values and are always on the hunt for motivated people with diverse experiences and backgrounds to help us improve the care journey for patients, clinicians, and caregivers.