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Your future role at a glance
Location: Pensacola, FL | Remote
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart
Department: Clinical Integrity Documentation
Schedule: Day Shift | Full Time
Salary Range: $84,060.91 – $118,668.99
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage:medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support:parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Complete admission reviews and assign a working Diagnosis Related Group.
- Ensure the working DRG and other information are entered in the Clinical Documentation Improvement database.
- Initiate and maintain extensive interactions with physicians and mid-level providers to address the need for more detailed information in the medical record.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the severity of illness and level of services provided are accurately reflected in the medical record and to resolve physician queries and documentation issues prior to patient’s discharge.
- Maintain accurate records of review activities, ensuring reports and outcomes of CDI efforts are valid.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing
or current home state license for multi-state license recognition “Compact State” obtained prior to
hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of
hire.
What additional preferences we’re seeking
- 5+ years experience in Med/Surg or ICU
- CDI Experience
- CCDS certification preferred
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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