CDI Quality Analyst

CDI Quality Analyst

The CDI Quality Analyst is critical for the internal audit of CDI processes, including query appropriateness and identifying opportunities for improvement. This role develops action plans to identify and escalate knowledge gaps to the CDI Educator and CDI leadership team.

Who We Are

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect

• Perform audit functions to assess the CDI performance, identify knowledge gaps and assure compliance with all industry standards and departmental policies.
• Oversee the auditing program to ensure accurate and compliant query practices.
• Support coworkers as they work to meet CDI quality standards.
• Analyze findings from reviews to identify trends that do not align with established policies and procedures and shares findings with CDI Education team for growth and development.
• Act as a resource for the CDI staff on clinical and coding issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field - Required
• 7 years Acute Care Nursing - Preferred
• 3 years Direct CDI Experience - Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board - Preferred
• CDI Certification - Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) - Required within 180 Days
• Approachable and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively with providers and multidisciplinary teams - Required
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; comfortable using Excel for CDI audits, tracking, and documentation - Required
• Ability to independently research and apply CDI-related clinical guidelines, with a strong interest in continuous learning and education - Required

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Job Range: CDI Quality Analyst RN $73,278.40 - $100,776.00

Incentive: Not Applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.