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Registered Nurse Clinical Documentation

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Ascension

Jacksonville, Florida

You'll review admissions and work with coders so assigned codes match the patient's real-time clinical status.

Posted Jul 22

Shift and hours
Day shift, 8am - 5pm Schedule: Day | Hybrid| Full-time | 8am - 5pm
Unit and setting
Total Quality Management department · Hospital Department: Total Quality Management
License
RN license Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Florida RN license before hire
Term
Permanent Schedule: Day | Hybrid| Full-time | 8am - 5pmFull-time

Do you qualify?

License
Florida RN license before hire Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Check your license
License
Compact-state multistate RN license before hire Check your license
Education
Accredited nursing diploma, or required licensure at hire Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Preferred

Experience
1 year NICU experience Minimum 1 year of NICU experience.
Experience
CDI experience CDI experience.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $56k/yr to $112k/yr, the middle half $66k/yr to $91k/yr, across 1,633 postings.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSAComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • BenefitsEmployer-matched 403(b), disability and life insuranceFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • BenefitsPro-rated PTO and holidaysTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • BenefitsAscension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, online learningCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, counseling, peer supportEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • BenefitsParental leave and adoption assistanceFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
More benefits (25)
  • BenefitsOptional legal and pet insurance, transportation savingsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Prescription coverage
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance (Vocare)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development
  • Online learning
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Counseling and peer support
  • Spiritual care
  • Stress management resources
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Family benefits
  • Optional legal insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Transportation savings

The role and schedule

Day to day
Admission reviews Conduct thorough admission reviews and collaborate directly with our coding experts to ensure assigned codes perfectly reflect the patient’s real-time clinical status.
Day to day
Resolving documentation queries before discharge Work hand-in-hand with the broader healthcare team to resolve documentation queries and address gaps before the patient is discharged.
Day to day
Coaching clinical teams on documentation and coding Serve as an ongoing subject matter expert, coaching and educating our clinical teams on documentation best practices, coding nuances, and quality improvement opportunities.
Day to day
Clarifying details with physicians and advanced practice providers Act as a trusted advisor to our physicians and advanced practice providers, proactively connecting with them to clarify details and capture the full scope of patient care.
Details
Hybrid work arrangement Schedule: Day | Hybrid| Full-time | 8am - 5pm
Details
Offsite at Ascension St Vincent's Facility: Ascension St Vincent's - Offsite

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Your fit

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  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Jacksonville, FL
  • Facility: Ascension St Vincent's - Offsite
  • Department: Total Quality Management

Schedule

Day | Hybrid| Full-time | 8am - 5pm

Salary: $84,060.91 - $118,668.99 per year 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

Act as a trusted advisor to our physicians and advanced practice providers, proactively connecting with them to clarify details and capture the full scope of patient care. Conduct thorough admission reviews and collaborate directly with our coding experts to ensure assigned codes perfectly reflect the patient’s real-time clinical status. Work hand-in-hand with the broader healthcare team to resolve documentation queries and address gaps before the patient is discharged.

Serve as an ongoing subject matter expert, coaching and educating our clinical teams on documentation best practices, coding nuances, and quality improvement opportunities. Maintain clear, accurate records of your review activities to validate the success and impact of our CDI initiatives, helping us continuously improve our processes.

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. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. 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

Minimum 1 year of NICU experience. CDI experience.

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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What's around it?

In Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,465/mo
Household income
$69,872/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Jacksonville, FL

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