Remote Outpatient CDI Specialist (RN)

Overview

CSI Companies is actively hiring for a Remote Outpatient CDI Specialist (RN) for our healthcare client, a leading non-profit health system. Hours Monday to Friday; standard business hours. Location Remote (CST or EST). Pay $45 - $55/hour based on experience, education, and credentials. Position Type Long-term Consultant.

• Base pay range $45.00/hr - $55.00/hr
• Job Summary
• We are seeking an experienced Remote Outpatient CDI Specialist (RN) to join our client’s clinical documentation team. This role is ideal for nurses with a strong acute care foundation who can translate complex clinical information into accurate, complete, and compliant documentation for outpatient encounters. The ideal candidate brings a blend of clinical expertise and analytical skill to ensure provider documentation reflects the true severity, complexity, and specificity of patient diagnoses. We’re seeking nurses who understand patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and can apply that knowledge to documentation review, provider education, and clinical validation.
• Job Responsibilities
• Review outpatient encounters for documentation accuracy, completeness, and consistency to support the appropriate level of service and clinical conditions.
• Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation.
• Provide feedback and education to clinicians to support continuous improvement in documentation practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards related to clinical documentation.
• Utilize EMR systems and CDI tools to track reviews, queries, and outcomes.
• Participate in meetings and quality initiatives as needed to support documentation excellence across the continuum of care.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact or state-specific).
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in Med/Surg (Level 1 Trauma experience preferred), ICU, or Emergency Department.
• Strong understanding of clinical disease processes, treatment plans, and terminology.
• Demonstrated experience in outpatient CDI.
• Excellent communication skills; able to work effectively with physicians and clinical staff.
• Previous experience providing physician education on documentation improvement.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and organizational abilities.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Risk Adjustment experience is highly preferred.
• CCDS or CCDS-O certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with Epic or similar EMR systems.
• Who Should Apply?
• This position is a great fit for RNs with a strong clinical foundation who enjoy bridging the gap between bedside care and data integrity. If you have hands-on experience in fast-paced hospital environments and a curiosity for understanding how documentation drives quality, compliance, and reimbursement, this is an excellent opportunity. Candidates with strong acute care nursing backgrounds, especially from Level 1 trauma hospitals, who have transitioned into outpatient CDI or quality review will thrive in this role.
• About Us
• The CSI Companies is a leading staffing and recruiting firm, providing healthcare organizations with highly skilled professionals since 1994. We have been recognized as a “Best of Staffing” award winner for over a decade, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional talent to leading healthcare organizations.
• Benefits Offered
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage
• Paid Training
• Opportunity for advancement upon performance and availability For consideration, please submit your resume with relevant experience. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Location Remote (CST or EST) | Hours Monday to Friday, standard business hours | Seniority level Mid-Senior level | Employment type Full-time Note This description reflects the current opening and may be subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary USD 93600 - 114240 per year Experience 3 years required Apply To This Job