Local Contract Nurse RN - Clinical Document Improvement Specialist
Modesto, CA
Medasource
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Clinical Document Improvement Specialist (RN) – Quality / Peer Review
Location: Modesto, CA
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Day Shift | On-site | No Direct Patient Care

Job Overview

We are hiring a Clinical Document Improvement Specialist (RN) to support a hospital’s Quality & Patient Safety team in Modesto, CA. This is a non-bedside role focused on reviewing clinical documentation, coordinating peer review processes, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.

This is a strong opportunity for an RN with quality, patient safety, or peer review experience looking to step away from bedside care.

Key Responsibilities

• Review medical records to assess documentation accuracy, quality of care, and compliance with clinical standards
• Coordinate clinical peer review processes including case identification, preparation, and tracking
• Prepare detailed case summaries for physician review committees
• Support and facilitate multidisciplinary peer review meetings
• Ensure documentation meets Joint Commission, CMS, and hospital compliance standards
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical leadership on quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all peer review activities

Requirements

• Active RN license (or equivalent clinical license)
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, peer review, or clinical performance improvement
• Experience reviewing medical records for quality, compliance, and clinical standards
• Strong understanding of hospital regulatory/accreditation standards (Joint Commission, CMS)
• Experience coordinating clinical reviews or working with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), Quality, or Patient Safety departments
• Prior involvement in hospital peer review programs
• Experience facilitating physician review committees or case review meetings
• Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies

Why This Assignment

• No bedside or direct patient care responsibilities
• Day shift schedule with consistent hours
• Work directly with hospital leadership and physicians
• High-impact role focused on improving patient outcomes and clinical quality
• Strong resume builder for long-term quality and leadership roles

Apply Today

If you have an RN background with experience in clinical documentation, quality, or peer review, this is a high-impact opportunity to move into a non-clinical role within hospital leadership functions.