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Cdi Rn Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Active clinical licensure or certification (RN, MD, NP, PA, or equivalent) with 1-2 years of recent clinical or CDI-specific experience, OR relevant Coding background in addition to recent CDI ...

Chart Auditor - Glendale

Glendale, CA · On-site

$62.83 - $86.18/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical license MD (MD) or Foreign Medical Doctor (FMD): Required ... Provides feedback to Coding and CDI teams regarding documentation needed for coding accuracy and ...

Part-Time Renal Dietitian

Stockton, CA

$33 - $44.25/hr

We are a family-owned and operated company founded over 30 years ago by a Dialysis RN who believes everyone is entitled to excellent medical treatment from talented clinicians. Our Mission To bring ...

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How much do cdi rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for cdi rn in California is $47.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.10 and $56.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cdi Rn vs Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

AspectCdi RnCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, possibly additional certificationsState-approved nursing assistant certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesSkilled nursing facilities, hospitals, home care
Job ResponsibilitiesPatient assessments, care planning, administering medicationsAssisting with daily activities, basic patient care

While both Cdi Rn and CNA work in healthcare settings, Cdi Rn holds a registered nurse license with broader responsibilities, including patient assessments and care planning. CNAs focus on assisting patients with daily activities. The roles differ mainly in scope, education, and responsibilities, but both are essential in patient care teams.

How to make $300,000 a year as a nurse?

A CDI RN can potentially earn $300,000 annually by gaining extensive experience, obtaining advanced certifications, and working in high-paying specialties or leadership roles. Working overtime, consulting, or taking on agency assignments can also increase income, especially in demanding environments or with specialized skills like coding and documentation improvement.

Are CDI nurses in demand?

Certified Documentation Improvement (CDI) nurses are in growing demand due to the increasing emphasis on accurate medical record documentation for reimbursement and quality reporting. They typically work in healthcare settings such as hospitals and clinics, requiring strong clinical knowledge and certification, and their role is essential for compliance and revenue cycle management.

How to get CDI experience as an RN?

To gain CDI (Clinical Documentation Improvement) experience as an RN, professionals should develop strong clinical documentation skills, often through on-the-job training or specialized certification programs such as the ACDIS Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP). Gaining experience in medical record review, coding, and working closely with healthcare teams enhances readiness for CDI roles.

What does a CDI nurse do?

A CDI (Clinical Documentation Improvement) nurse reviews and analyzes patient medical records to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant documentation. They collaborate with healthcare providers to improve documentation quality, which supports proper coding, billing, and quality reporting. CDI nurses often use electronic health record systems and require knowledge of medical terminology and coding standards.

How does a CDI RN typically collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to improve documentation quality?

As a CDI RN, you will frequently work closely with physicians, coders, and other healthcare professionals to clarify clinical documentation and ensure accurate representation of patient care. This often involves querying providers for additional information, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, and providing education on documentation best practices. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as your input directly impacts coding accuracy, reimbursement, and quality metrics. Building strong professional relationships is key to successfully influencing documentation improvements while maintaining a supportive atmosphere.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CDI RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CDI RN (Clinical Documentation Integrity Registered Nurse), you need a strong clinical background, comprehensive understanding of medical terminology, and an active RN license. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), coding systems like ICD-10, and clinical documentation improvement software is typically required. Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills help bridge gaps between clinical staff and coding teams. These abilities ensure accurate documentation, optimize reimbursement, and support high-quality patient care.

What are CDI RNs?

CDI RNs, or Clinical Documentation Improvement Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who work to ensure that medical records accurately reflect the quality of care provided to patients. They review patient charts, collaborate with physicians and coding professionals, and clarify documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accurate coding for billing. Their work is essential for proper reimbursement, quality reporting, and improving patient outcomes. CDI RNs typically have a strong clinical background and understanding of medical coding and healthcare regulations.
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Infographic showing various Cdi Rn job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Nights. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,391 per year, or $47.3 per hour.
RN Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist - Hybrid

RN Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist - Hybrid

UHS

Temecula, CA • Hybrid

$34.50 - $46.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 248 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

525th of 872 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Responsibilities

Join the Southwest Healthcare Team!

 

About Us:

Creating Health and Harmony, Southwest Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community.  With over 7,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.  

Southwest Healthcare is comprised of five acute care hospitals and several non-hospital access points, including:  Corona Regional Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Day Surgery, A+ Urgent Care Centers, Apex Heart Specialists, and Riverside Medical Clinics.  We've won various awards throughout our region and focus on career development and promotion.  The people are at the core of everything we do.  If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you're in the right place!  For more information on how to join our dynamic team, please visit our website at www.swhealthcaresystem.com.

Job Summary:

Southwest Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time RN Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist for either our Corona Regional Medical Center, Temecula Valley Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley hospital or our Palmdale Regional Medical Center location.  This position offers a Hybrid/work from home option and provides clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient medical records to evaluate the utilization and documentation of acute care services.  Duties include but not limited to:

  • Responsible for improving the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
  • Promotes a partnership between the concurrent clinical reviews, medical record coders, and physicians to improve documentation and reimbursement.
  • Facilitates clarification and specificity to clinical documentation through appropriate interaction with physicians, advocating for appropriate reimbursement.
  • Responsible for reviewing medical records to identify payer population as documented upon admission and throughout the hospitalization.
  • Analyzes status of patient, current treatment plan, past medical history and identified possible gaps in physician documentation.
  • Supports the accuracy and completeness of the clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes to reflect the patient’s true severity of illness, intensity of care, and risk of mortality.
  • Responsible for improving the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
  • Working knowledge of current ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, with working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement system required.
  • May work a hybrid schedule.  3 days onsite required. 

Qualifications

Experience/Training/Experience:

  • Associate's degree from an accredited College or University in the field of nursing required.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in the field of nursing preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years recent clinical experience in acute care setting (Critical care, Medical/Surgical or Emergency Medicine) required. Critical Care or Medical/Surgical preferred.
  • Minimum of three (2) years recent experience performing CDI reviews in an inpatient acute care setting required. Minimum of 3+ years strongly preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

  • Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California required.
  • Current certification(s) for Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Clinical Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) requried.
  • Additional licensure/certification of 1 or more of the following credentials preferred: CCDS-O, CCS, RHIT.

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
  • Demonstrates compliance with Healthcare policies and procedures at all times.
  • Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
  • Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
  • Familiarity with basic medical laws and ethics, i.e. consents, confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
  • Ability to work with word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to perform under pressure, meet frequent deadlines and tight schedules.

Benefit Highlights:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
  • Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Guest Benefits

Southwest Healthcare is owned and operated by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams:

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Qualifications:

Experience/Training/Experience:

  • Associate's degree from an accredited College or University in the field of nursing required.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in the field of nursing preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years recent clinical experience in acute care setting (Critical care, Medical/Surgical or Emergency Medicine) required. Critical Care or Medical/Surgical preferred.
  • Minimum of three (2) years recent experience performing CDI reviews in an inpatient acute care setting required. Minimum of 3+ years strongly preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

  • Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California required.
  • Current certification(s) for Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Clinical Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) requried.
  • Additional licensure/certification of 1 or more of the following credentials preferred: CCDS-O, CCS, RHIT.

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
  • Demonstrates compliance with Healthcare policies and procedures at all times.
  • Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
  • Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
  • Familiarity with basic medical laws and ethics, i.e. consents, confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
  • Ability to work with word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to perform under pressure, meet frequent deadlines and tight schedules.

Benefit Highlights:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
  • Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Guest Benefits

Southwest Healthcare is owned and operated by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams:

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US