CDI Educator

OverviewCatholic Health is one of Long Island’s finest health and human services agencies. Our health system has over 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices across the island.At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace!Job DetailsThe CDI Educator is an experienced Clinical Documentation Specialist responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive CDI education program. This role supports both ongoing staff development and structured onboarding of new CDI team members, using data, trends, and industry updates to drive education that improves documentation accuracy, quality outcomes (such as expected mortality), and program consistency.This will be a Hybrid on-site/remote position.Job ResponsibilitiesLead and maintain a formal CDI onboarding and orientation program, including competency standards and organization-specific workflowsCreate and maintain standardized educational materials, including presentations, tools, and newslettersAssess ongoing CDI team educational needs using data, audits, trends, denials, and performance metricsCollaborate with CDI Second Level Reviewers to provide education to the concurrent review team on opportunities identified through second level reviewsDevelop and deliver targeted education programs (e.g., presentations, 1:1 sessions, group trainings)Provide ongoing education updates on coding guidelines, regulatory changes, and CDI best practicesContinuously research updates in disease pathophysiology, new surgical procedures and evolving documentation requirements to keep staff current.Serve as a subject matter resource for CDI staff on documentation questions and challengesCollaborate with CDI and Coding leadership, and CDI Physician Advisors to align education with program prioritiesPerform audits on CDI performance including query compliance and accurate code assignment.Communicate regularly with the CDI team through structured forums (e.g., staff meetings, lunch & learns)Support CDI operations through select concurrent or retrospective reviews, as neededEnsure adherence to ethical standards of coding and CDI as defined by AHIMA and ACDISRequired QualificationsLicensed in NYS, RN, PA, or NP who is also a credentialed Clinical Documentation Specialist (e.g., CCDS, CDIP.Demonstrated advanced CDI knowledge and strong clinical foundationDemonstrated experience in education, training, or curriculum developmentSolid understanding of coding guidelines, DRG methodology, and quality metricsExcellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skillsExperience – Minimum of 5 years of recent CDI experience, Minimum of 3 years of Med-Surg or ICU bedside nursingWorking knowledge of CDI software, and Epic EMRKnowledge of software regarding risk adjustmentDesired AttributesPassion for teaching and developing othersCollaborative and approachable with ability to engage adult learnersAbility to translate data and trends into actionable educationStrong organizational and program development skillsProactive, adaptable, and responsive to evolving CDI and regulatory needsHigh level of accountability and attention to detailDeliverablesImplementation and maintenance of a formal CDI education and onboarding programSuccessful onboarding and competency validation of new CDI staffOngoing delivery of targeted education based on identified trends and gapsDevelopment of standardized educational materials and communications (e.g., presentations, newsletters)Measurable improvement in documentation quality and CDI team performanceRegular reporting on CDI team education initiatives, participation, and outcomesSalary RangeUSD $115,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.