UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Med Surg for a nursing job in MIDDLETON, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule:

90% FTE. This is a salaried paid position. Monday through Friday. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. This is a remote position.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:

• Advise clinicians regarding complete and accurate Outpatient /Clinic documentation including accurate HCC capture.
• Function as a liaison between clinicians and coders.
• Work as an expert source for information regarding the impact of documentation on patient care, quality outcomes measures, HCC risk adjustment, and to ensure correct reimbursement.
• Conduct pre and post visit reviews of outpatient/clinic medical records-seeking clarification of documentation.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of nursing, case management, utilization review or quality resources experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting Required
• 3 years of Clinical Documentation Integrity experience highly desirable Preferred
• 5 years of nursing, case management, utilization review, or quality resources experience in an acute care setting Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits 

UW Health Job ID #4​2​7​3​3. Posted job title: Outpatient Documentation Specialist Nurse

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.  

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.  

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits