Clinical Documentation Specialist (RN) - Home Care

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The World's Most Dedicated Never Give Up Think of what you could achieve if the best possible care was all that mattered. If you had the encouragement and opportunity to truly bond with the patients in your care. And if you could collaborate with the world's brightest scientists, in a bench-to-bedside environment that puts you on the leading edge of clinical breakthroughs for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases. It's possible at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As a clinical professional with us, you'll be part of a team that gives our all to make a difference in the lives of patients with the rarest of conditions. All while receiving the resources and support you need to advance your career and be the force behind the cures. The Clinical Documentation Specialist (RN) supports the Agency's efforts to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant clinical documentation in alignment with regulatory standards and payer requirements. This role performs HIM, utilization review (UR), and clinical documentation review functions, while regularly collaborating with clinical staff to ensure documentation accurately reflects patient condition, services provided, and medical necessity. The position contributes to the Agency's QAPI program through audits, data tracking, and identification of documentation improvement opportunities. This role will be primarily office-based and considered an essential staff member. Limited remote work options. Occasional weekend/holiday responsibilities may be needed. This role may be required to spend time in patient care settings in SJ Housing and patient homes in the community. Minimum Education and/or Training: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., nursing). Master's degree preferred. Minimum Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting with familiarity with standards of care, medical record documentation, and exposure to medical terminology. 3+ years of nursing experience preferred. 2+ years of Home Health experience preferred. Experience with EMRs in a previous setting preferred. At least 6 months of experience with Utilization Review responsibilities, QAPI program management, and/or Health Information Management tasks preferred. Pediatric experience preferred. Experience with quality improvement, utilization management, risk reduction/safety management, and related issues preferred. Experience working with accreditation and regulatory standards and their application to patient care preferred. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law: (LC: RN-TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a non-Nurse Licensure Compact state. (LC: RN-ARK or RN-MISS) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification must be obtained within 2 years of employment.

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