Clinical Documentation Specialist (RN) - Home Care

Clinical Documentation Specialist (RN) As a clinical professional, you’ll be part of a team that gives their all to make a difference in the lives of patients with rare conditions, while receiving the resources and support needed to advance your career and drive cures. This role supports the Agency’s efforts to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant clinical documentation in line with regulatory standards and payer requirements. It performs health information management, utilization review, and clinical documentation review functions, collaborating regularly with clinical staff to reflect patient condition, services provided, and medical necessity accurately. The position contributes to the Agency’s QAPI program through audits, data tracking, and identification of documentation improvement opportunities. The position is primarily office‑based with limited remote work options. Occasional weekend/holiday duties may be required, and time may be spent in patient care settings in SJ Housing and in 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) Requires 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) Requires 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. Compensation A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70,720 – $126,880 per year for the role of Clinical Documentation Specialist (RN) – Home Care. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr