Description
The CDI Education Specialist is critical for conducting CDI training and developing training content and materials for the CDI program. In this role you will ensure training practices are standardized and result in consistent outcomes and ensures all new and existing staff members are trained and adhere to current departmental policies and procedures.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, 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
Develop and maintain all CDI education, training policies and procedures, and CDI reference materials.
Lead training sessions and assess CDI comprehension of covered materials.
Make recommendations for the development of CDI resources and policy and procedure development.
Develop and maintain a consistent CDI operations orientation program and report the CDS’s progress to CDI leadership throughout the orientation and training process.
Serves as the subject matter expert with regards to medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement schemes, public reporting of outcomes, quality of patient care outcome measures, and the interpretation of coded data as it relates to revenue cycle compliance.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
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
3 years EPIC/EHR experience - Required
2 years Trainer/Auditor - Preferred
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) - Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) - Required within 180 days
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board - Preferred
Organized and creative in presenting information in clear, easy-to-understand ways - Required
Patient and adaptable trainer who adjusts methods to meet individual learning needs – Required
Nurturing mentor with strong time management and awareness of others’ skill levels – Required
