[Hiring] RN - Outpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist @UW Health

Role Description

Be part of something remarkable! Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Advise clinicians regarding complete and accurate Outpatient/Clinic documentation including accurate HCC capture.
• Function as a liaison between clinicians and coders.
• Work as an expert source for information regarding the impact of documentation on patient care, quality outcomes measures, HCC risk adjustment, and to ensure correct reimbursement.
• Conduct pre and post visit reviews of outpatient/clinic medical records-seeking clarification of documentation.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
• 3 years of nursing, case management, utilization review or quality resources experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting Required
• 3 years of Clinical Documentation Integrity experience highly desirable Preferred
• 5 years of nursing, case management, utilization review, or quality resources experience in an acute care setting Preferred
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Company Description

• UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas.
• These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.