Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Documentation Specialist New

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Documentation Specialist

Schedule: Weekday position, Monday - Friday. Position may become hybrid but will not be fully remote. 

Your experience matters 
Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 
The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) will join the health information management (HIM) team, serving as a link between the clinical and non-clinical team members. The CDS will be an active member of the multidisciplinary care giving team.  Communication with providers is critical with the CDS assisting providers to assure complete and accurate documentation in the medical records to support complete and accurate coding.   After training, the position may become a hybrid role, with both on site and remote shifts.

How you'll contribute 
A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

-    Conducts daily concurrent reviews of medical records to identify missing, vague and/or incomplete diagnoses and procedures.
-    Conducts timely follow up reviews of clinical documentation to ensure that issues discussed and issued queries have been answered by providers.
-    Queries physicians on specificity of procedures performed and diagnoses based on accepted coding guidelines, clinical expertise and LifePoint Health query policy.
-   Participates in department and facility Quality and Performance initiatives.  Participates in the interdisciplinary teams.
-    Maintains education record with meets minimum corporate CEU requirements.
-    Maintains clean workstation, follows all safety regulations, Code of Conduct and ethics, customer service, and attends hospital training and departmental staff meetings.

Why join us 
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  
-    Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
-    Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
-    Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
-    Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
-    Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
-    Access to our 54,000 sq. ft. Health and Fitness Center https://www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Adelaide via email at t23ytos@msputyx1vp.com.

More about Haywood Regional Medical Center
Haywood Regional Medical Center is a 156-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to be recognized for our accreditation in the American College of Cardiology - Chest Pain Center, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Addario Lung Cancer Foundation - Center of Excellence and Lung Cancer Alliance - Screening Center of Excellence.

What we're looking for 
Applicants should have a current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state. Additional requirements include:
-    Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required, BSN Preferred
-    Three years of clinical work experience required 
-    Must have thorough understanding of ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AHA Coding Clinic; HCPCS/CPT coding systems and CPT Assistant and Coding Clinic for HCPCS guidelines

EEOC Statement
"Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.