Position Description

Job Summary:

The Clinical Documentation Coordinator of Nursing Programs is responsible for ensuring accurate and complete clinical documentation in student nursing medical records. This role involves reviewing medical records, collaborating with healthcare providers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies of various clinical sites.

This is a full-time, Professional Staff Association union position reporting to the Director of Nursing Programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health information management, or a related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in clinical documentation improvement, healthcare quality, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN)

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and healthcare documentation standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficient in using computers to monitor document entry database
• Ability to sit for extended periods while reviewing documentation
• Occasional walking, standing, and reaching

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Documentation Review

• Review student medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with clinical documentation standards
• Ensure that all necessary clinical information is documented in a clear, concise, and accurate manner

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to obtain accurate and complete documentation
• Provide education and feedback to healthcare providers on clinical documentation best practices and requirements

Quality Assurance

• Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation to identify areas for improvement
• Implement and monitor corrective actions to address documentation deficiencies

Compliance and Regulatory Standards

• Ensure that clinical documentation meets all regulatory and accreditation standards, including those set by CMS, Joint Commission, and other governing bodies
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and documentation requirements

Data Management

• Maintain accurate records of documentation reviews, audits, and educational activities
• Generate reports on documentation quality and compliance metrics

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

May require occasional evening or weekend hours to meet with evening student cohort.

General:

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.  This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer:

SCCC is an equal opportunity employer.  SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.  SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.  Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

Salary range is $53,500-$60,000

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and the contact information (email address required) for 3 professional references.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applicants will be notified of the outcome once a decision has been made.

Please note that all advertised positions at SUNY Sullivan are contingent upon the availability of funding and alignment with institutional priorities.