RN, CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST Job Listing at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA

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About This Position

The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) conducts concurrent reviews of inpatient charts for proper documentation. This includes all new admissions along with re-review at least every 2 to 3 days until discharge. The CDS communicates with physicians and other staff to ensure timely and accurate documentation as well as provides training and education. The CDS will work in conjunction with HIM and Case Management departments to provide comprehensive medical record documentation that reflects clinical treatment, decisions and diagnoses for inpatients. The CDS uses coding and clinical expertise to identify opportunities and ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation. The CDS will be integrally involved in the Clinical Documentation Improvement Program (CDIP) as well as develop reports and presentations as needed to increase knowledge and awareness of the essential importance of correct documentation. Demonstrates an understanding of complications, comorbidities, severity of illness, risk of mortality, case mix index, secondary diagnosis and impact of procedures on DRG assignment. This position will report to the Director of Case Management. DRG education and training. At least 5 years experience in an acute care environment. Coding. CA RN License Bachelor of Science Degree CA Registered Nursing License. CPR required.

About Us

Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield is a member of Dignity Health and has served Bakersfield and the surrounding Communities for more than 100 years.
Mercy has two campuses in Bakersfield to meet the needs of the growing community. The Truxtun Campus, located at 2215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 was founded in 1910 by the Sisters of Mercy. This acute care hospital in the downtown area and is licensed for 194 beds. The Truxtun Campus offers a full range of services including medical/ surgical care, emergency services, intensive care, peri-operative and ambulatory services. This facility employs over 1,000 people.
The Southwest Campus located at 400 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 was built in 1992 and is the only acute care hospital in Bakersfield west of the 99 Freeway. This 78-bed hospital also offers a full range of services including emergency services, obstetrics and women"s care, medical/surgical care, and orthopedic services. In 2009, the Orthopedic and Hand Center opened offering comprehensive orthopedic services to the community. This facility employs over 400 people.
Area consumers consistently select Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield as their Hospital of Choice.
SOME MAJOR BENEFITS AT MERCY HOSPITALS OF BAKERSFIELD
FREE health insurance premiums for you and your dependents
Paid life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement and Pension Plans
Paid time off for vacation and holidays
Mercy Hospital and Mercy Southwest Hospitals are smoke-free facilities.
Relocation Assistance for eligible employees
Incentive Bonus Potential for Management