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BRG's Clinical Economics and Healthcare Performance Improvement practices currently have several openings for CDI experts to join our team at the Consultant level. The Consultant position is a mid-level consulting staff position. This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with strong analytical ability and a desire to advance within the organization. An individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to apply creative solutions is a natural fit for this position. The Consultant is an integral part of the CDI team and works closely with the client’s CDI team, supporting classroom education and mentoring. They are responsible for ensuring the successful transfer of CDI best practices from the consulting team to the client team. The Consultant also facilitates accurate documentation for severity of illness (SOI) and quality in the medical record, which involves extensive record review and interaction with physicians, health information management professionals, coding professionals, and nursing staff. For candidates who are not based in the New York area, flexibility for travel (50-75%) is required for this position. Travel volume is dependent on project and client needs. For candidates based in the New York area, on-site presence on the client site in New York City is required. Responsibilities: • Review inpatient medical records for identified payer populations on admission and throughout hospitalization., • Analyze clinical information to identify areas within the chart for potential gaps in physician documentation., • Formulate credible clinical documentation clarifications to improve clinical documentation of principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, present on admission (POA), quality measures, and patient safety indicators (PSI)., • Facilitate modifications to clinical documentation through extensive interaction with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff., • Work collaboratively with the coding staff to assure documentation of discharge diagnoses and comorbidities are a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care., • Develop and implement plans for education of physician, nursing, and ancillary staff on documentation improvement. Requirements: • 4-7 years of experience as a Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist within a hospital setting or as a CDI consultant, or a combination thereof., • RN, BSN, or Health Information Management degree required., • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse – ICU, OR, ED specialty preferred, with a strong understanding of clinical workflow., • Minimum 2 years of inpatient coding experience with ICD-10 CM/PCS preferred., • ACDIS or AHIMA certification preferred., • Strong knowledge of CDI principles, including the ability to audit medical records, teach CDI principles to clinicians, coders, and other healthcare professionals., • Experience in clinical documentation improvement, coding, audit, or Health Information Management., • Ability to assist with the development of CDI and HIM training and consulting tools and methodologies., • Excellent organizational, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving., • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent public speaking and presentation abilities., • Effective communication with physicians, coding professionals, and other stakeholders., • Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and Medicare Part A, MS-DRG, and/or APR-DRG payment methodologies., • Ability to pass a written clinical competency assessment., • Familiarity with hospital systems such as EPIC, MEDITECH, or similar platforms is desired., • Strong proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook., • Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively. Consultant Salary Range: $70,000 – $150,000 per year Managing Consultant Salary Range: $100,000 – $230,000 per year Job title and compensation to be determined based on qualifications and experience. We’re excited to offer a competitive sign‑on bonus to welcome exceptional talent. Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. • 12 hour shift, • 50 patients per day, • Urgent care setting, • PALS certification required, • Procedures include splinting, suturing, respiratory issues, minor fractures, • Coverage for working provider with flexible scheduling, • Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses, • Assignment details and time entry in online portal, • Competitive compensation, • 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at ___

Job Description JOB SUMMARY The SCHOOL NURSE provides nursing services to the student population in various environments. The School Nurse works cooperatively with the school staff, parents, and guardians to provide for the health care needs of students. The School Nurse works under the supervision of the chief school nurse and/or school principal. NEED Substitute - hours vary, most openings are known in advance. ABOUT US For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us! We offer the following benefits: • Medical insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Referral program, • Tuition reimbursement, • 401k Plan, • Flexible Schedules, • Life insurance, • Disability insurance, • Identity theft insurance, • RN: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing. Current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse EXPERIENCE At least one year experience as a nurse in the school setting. CREDENTIALS: CPR as required by client facility; health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies. ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Complies with ATC policies/procedures., • Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures., • Documents accurately and completely services provided., • Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and/or other applicable standards., • Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel., • Orders nursing and other supplies as requested., • Provides required care while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment., • Provides patient services in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved., • Provides nursing care and first aid to ill students., • Initiates emergency care as appropriate to the circumstance., • May ride the school bus as needed to accompany medically fragile students., • Serves as an intermediary between school, home, physician, and social agencies regarding the health status of students., • Assists in the health education of students by acting as a resource and consultant to teaching staff., • Coordinates appropriate referrals for students with community agencies or programs., • Identifies and recommends students for placement in various health programs., • Complies and makes appropriate referrals regarding applicable health laws, immunization, and communicable diseases., • Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements., • Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent nursing organization. Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

Job Description Graduate Nurse (GN) Shift: Full and Part-Time Rate: $31.00/hr. Job Description: The Graduate Nurse (GN) promotes the health, wellness, & illness prevention of residents through an array of daily nursing and personal care endeavors. A GN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and must be ready to handle a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities. These responsibilities include administering treatment or medications, performing clinical procedures, and documenting the clinical data of patients. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the care and safety of all patients/residents on the nursing unit, ensuring that individual care plans are current, implemented and revised as necessary., • Administers and documents medications, treatments and other nursing services to ensure that the medical record reflects progress and the current condition of the patient/resident., • Ensures that the medical record reflects progress and the current condition of the resident at all times., • Receives report from the off going team leader/nursing supervisor, makes rounds to verify the needs of the residents., • Ensures that the designated representative is notified of any change in the patient/residents condition or plan of care., • Ensures that the physician is informed on any change in the patient/residents condition, abnormal lab results, diagnostic test results, consultant recommendations, etc., • Reports pertinent information regarding patients/residents to the oncoming team leader/nursing supervisor., • Possesses knowledge of the facility’s policies and procedures, abides by these policies, ensures that the staff is informed of and correctly carries out these policies. include, but are not limited to:, • Maintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standards., • Minimum 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent preferred, • A graduate nurse currently eligible for licensing in the State of New York, who possesses an appropriate level of education, training, and experience to fulfill all requirements/duties of the position, • No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment, and misappropriation of property, • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions, • Able to work well with and show respect towards fellow staff members, physicians, residents, and family members, • Caring and compassionate bedside manner, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, • Life Insurance, • Referral Bonus Program, • Tuition Support, • Weekly or Same Day Pay Options