CDI Specialist - Inpatient | 13-Week Remote Contract – Livingston, NJ

Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist - Inpatient | Remote (13-week Contract)

Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist / CDI RN needed for a fully remote position. Seeking an experienced CDI RN with EPIC EMR & EPIC CDI expertise; CCDS preferred. 13-week inpatient contract starting June 8, 2026 — weekly pay $1,870–$2,078. Ideal for candidates searching for remote New Jersey healthcare jobs, CDI jobs, or clinical documentation specialist roles nationwide.

Job Details

• Location: Remote — work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Role: Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist / CDI RN
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,870 - $2,078
• Start Date: June 8, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8.5-hour shifts, 5 shifts per week (self-scheduling between 6:00am and 5:30pm, 30-minute lunch)
• Setting: Inpatient (acute care)
• Travel: First-time travelers accepted; local and out-of-state candidates welcome

CDI Specialist Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent CDI (clinical documentation improvement) experience
• At least 5 years clinical experience in ED, ICU, or Telemetry (8 years combined clinical experience required)
• Active New Jersey RN license or compact RN license
• Must pass Clinical Competency Exam prior to interview (Zoom call with hiring manager)
• Experience with EPIC EMR and EPIC CDI software required
• Experience with Solventum end coder software preferred
• Advanced understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and clinical workflows
• Preferred: CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist) certification
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG principles, and coding impact on quality and reimbursement is a plus
• Current clinical documentation specialist experience and strong communication/collaboration skills required

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the Chief Medical Officer, Health Information Management, inpatient coders, quality officers, coding management, and physicians
• Review and complete an average of 11 inpatient charts daily to support accurate documentation and coding
• Ensure accuracy, specificity, and completeness of clinical documentation to support patient care, quality reporting, and reimbursement
• Utilize advanced clinical knowledge to clarify diagnoses, procedures, and clinical indicators through physician queries and real-time communication
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement CDI initiatives, improve documentation quality, and drive better patient outcomes
• Participate in education and training for clinical staff and coders on documentation best practices and CDI processes
• Monitor CDI and coding metrics, identify documentation trends, and recommend process improvements

Why Join Our Healthcare Team Remotely?

• Competitive weekly pay for CDI jobs and clinical documentation specialist roles
• Enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance of a fully remote position
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on clinical outcomes, documentation quality, and revenue cycle from anywhere in the U.S.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team committed to professional development and CDI excellence

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist in a remote capacity. Submit your resume, active RN license, and CCDS (if applicable). Join our healthcare team today — candidates in New Jersey and out-of-state are welcome!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.