Registered Nurse - Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (CDIS)

Job Title:Registered Nurse - Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (CDIS)Location:Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center116 North Pauline Street, Memphis, TN 38104Schedule:Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PMPay: $45 - $60/hour (based on experience)Job Type: Full-time | Onsite | Contract (2 Years)Contract Dates: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2027Position SummaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as a Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (CDIS). The RN will support inpatient and outpatient clinical documentation integrity (CDI) efforts at the Memphis VA Medical Center, ensuring accurate, complete, and compliant medical record documentation for our nation's Veterans.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform clinical documentation reviews to support quality, compliance, and accurate coding.Serve as the Clinical Documentation Integrity Registered Nurse Advisor (CDI RNA).Analyze data and trends, identify gaps in documentation, and support clinical validation.Collaborate with providers, the CDI team, and other departments to enhance documentation quality.Follow guidance from the VA CDI Program Guide (October 2, 2023).QualificationsActive, unrestricted RN license (valid in any U.S. state, territory, or D.C.)Minimum 2 years of recent hospital-based CDI experienceCertification from at least one of the following (required):AHIMA (e.g., CCDS, CDIP)AAPC (e.g., CRC, CIC)ACDIS (e.g., CCDS)Must have no history of license restrictions, suspensions, or voluntary surrendersExcellent communication and clinical analysis skillsAdditional InformationThis is a government contract position.Continuing education must be maintained throughout the contract period.Annual certification verification will be required.