Nurse Administrator (Lead Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist)

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 26, 2025
Nurse Administrator (Lead Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist) Nurse Administrator (Lead Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist) Hiring Department: Hospital Administration Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037562 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Mon- Fri Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Posting Date: 10/24/2025 This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. Salary: Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The Lead Clinical Documentation Specialist assists with the day-to-day oversight and reviews the progress of the Clinical Documentation Improvement program through interpretation of the CDI and quality rating reports under the leadership of the Clinical Documentation Improvement Director. The Lead CDI role leads, provides, and maintains clinical documentation improvement (CDI) practices to ensure consistency and meet coding rules, query compliance, and organization compliance guidelines. Works closely with the CDI Director, CDISs, Quality department, and the HIM department in the management of patient encounters that may include DRG optimization, assists with clinical denials, ensures that the quality measures (HACs and PSIs) are accurately captured, and assists with mortality reviews. Duties & Responsibilities Principal Responsibilities Assists the Clinical Documentation Improvement Director with the daily oversight of the CDI team Assists the CDI Director with tracking the CDI productivity metrics, performs quality reviews, captures areas for improvement, identifies educational needs, and prioritizes workload effectively Performs case reviews, initiates queries, and conducts the reconciliation process as per CDI workflows Strategizes approach and process refinements to capture opportunity within the CDI team (prioritization, assignment, etc.) based on retrospective and second-level reviews Works collaboratively with Health Information Management (HIM), Coding, Quality, Case Management, and Compliance to ensure accurate documentation for appropriate reimbursement and quality reporting. Assists the CDI Director in clinical denials management and identifies opportunities to reduce future denials Serves as a subject matter expert in clinical data reporting and leads the overall quality and completeness of the clinical documentation improvement through the application of evidence-based knowledge, in-depth review, interpretation, analysis, and identification of opportunities, communication, and consistent follow-up and evaluation of medical record documentation. Monitors internal CDI key indicator metrics related to revenue cycle, provider performance, and quality outcomes Identifies opportunities for provider education to improve the medical record documentation for the overall accuracy of the medical record Responsible for onboarding and ongoing competency development for the CDI team, and participates in CDI-related projects In conjunction with the CDI Director, contributes to the development and training opportunities for the CDI staff and other duties as assigned Collaborates directly with providers to clarify documentation to accurately and completely reflect the patient's medical conditions Other duties as assigned Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or health related field. Minimum of 4 years of acute care clinical nursing experience. Minimum of 3 years of Clinical Documentation Improvement experience in the acute care setting. Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist Certification Ability to interact with providers, leadership, and coworkers with tact, discretion, and diplomacy. Demonstrates strong skills in oral and written communication, organized, and flexible. Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite Other Knowledge Base Skills: 1. Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS Guidelines in Coding and Reporting, CMS guidelines, and Quality measures 2. General knowledge and proficiency in CDI/encoder Software (3M/Solventum/Optum) and Epic EMR 3. Ability to analyze data and prepare PowerPoint presentations 4. Ability to prepare and analyze data to drive performance and priorities for improvement Preferred Qualifications 1. Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or another healthcare-related field 2. At least 2 years of supervisory/administrative experience in a health care field. 3. At least 2 yrs. of CDI educator, or CDI auditing experience. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17222?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1b4a8dba37f51041917158c68a128f2b