TheCDI RN Advisorserves as a clinical leader and subject matter expert in documentation integrity at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN. This role is essential to the success of the facility’s Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) program, which supports accurate and complete documentation for inpatient and outpatient services.
As aRegistered Nurse Advisor (RNA), you will apply the nursing process to analyze clinical data, validate documentation, and identify trends and opportunities for improvement. You will work closely with physicians, CDI specialists, coding staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that documentation reflects the true complexity and severity of patient conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead CDI efforts by applying clinical expertise to review medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Serve as a liaison between clinical providers and CDI/coding teams to facilitate documentation clarification and education.
Analyze documentation for clinical validation and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
Develop and deliver educational programs for providers and staff on documentation standards, coding implications, and regulatory compliance.
Support the creation and refinement of CDI workflows, SOPs, and performance metrics.
Participate in reconciliation activities to align CDI documentation with final coding and MS-DRG assignments.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including mortality reviews, CMS core measures, and provider engagement strategies.
Ensure adherence to VHA HIM CDI Program Guide, ACDIS Code of Ethics, and all applicable VA policies and directives.
Work Environment:
Onsite at a high-complexity VA Medical Center with extensive inpatient and outpatient services.
Collaborative role within a multidisciplinary team, reporting to the Chief of Health Information Management.
Job Details
Position Type:Full-Time (Onsite)
Location:Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, 116 North Pauline Street, Memphis, TN 38104
Period of Performance:Base Year (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026) with one (1) Option Year
Work Schedule:Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Service Contract Act Applicable:Yes
Hourly Rate: $27.20-$33 Per Hour + SCA Health and Welfare (H&W) $5.09 Per Hour
Citizenship Requirement:U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Requirements
Education:Bachelor’s degree required
Experience:Minimum of 2 years of recent CDI experience in acute care hospital settings
Licensure:Active, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory with reciprocity in Tennessee
Certifications:Must hold current certification from one or more of the following: