Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. LSSI is hiring a part-time Nurse RN that will service both 28-day residential programs: Kenmore and Elgin Next Steps. This position is fully remote. A minimum of 10 hours/week and maximum of 25 hours/week. The Nurse RN will be responsible for conducting an initial medical screening with clients as well as conducting screenings with outpatient clients at identified facilities. Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: - On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. - Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. - Salary $35-$45/Hourly. - Opportunity for advancement. - Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. - The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed! Essential Functions: - Review each client’s risk for HIV and TB infection as well as medications (prescribed and over-the-counter) used by the client. - Complete Medical Screening tool in the EHR platform. - Indicate immediate recommendations regarding physical examination, psychiatric examinations prenatal care and/or other client care needs. - Provide clint with referrals for medical, surgical, obstetric, prenatal, psychiatric, or laboratory services as needed. - Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics. - Maintain familiarity with emergency procedures. - Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner and meets all requirements. - Comply with documentation and productivity standards. - Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner. Position Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent required. - RN required. - One (1) to three (3) years of experience in mental health and/or substance used field preferred. - Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required. - Trained and proficient in utilizing an Electronic Health Record required. - Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written. - Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software. - Annual TB test required. - Background check clearance required. - Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred. - Access to reliable transportation preferred. - Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

• Ensures documentation is accurate and complete by performing timely medical record review and determination of code assignment by applying clinical and/or coding expertise to identify opportunities for improved or clarified documentation that accurately reflects the patient complexity and resource utilization. • Direct and timely follow-up with clinical providers to ensure requested clarification is provided. • Responsible and accountable for expanding CDI and coding knowledge (keeping up to date on latest research, technology, treatment modalities, etc.) • Utilizes critical thinking/problem solving processes • Appropriately utilizes and interprets professional association resource materials and regulatory agencies guidelines to enhance own skill sets: Coding Clinics, AHIMA, CMS guidelines • Identifies query opportunities for record integrity • Is proficient in query writing so that the question is easily understood by the physician • Query writing is AHIMA compliant per practice briefs • Escalates non-response to query by physicians immediately according to query escalation policy • Collaborates with the coding team • Demonstrates proficiency in reviewing increasingly complex cases. • Demonstrates proficiency and efficiency in cross covering for other units, specialties and hospitals as assigned. • Actively engages in educating physicians and other clinical care providers regarding clinical documentation in a variety of formats including participation in clinical rounding, service line focused education sessions and one to one case specific feedback. • Consistently provides a collaborative relationship with healthcare team providers/members • Participates in service line rounding/touch-point routinely. • Provides ongoing service line directed education to provider teams • Applies knowledge of health care workflows in order to work collaboratively with medical staff and other health care team members to improve the overall accuracy and comprehensiveness of medical record documentation, with focus on ensuring accurate reporting of quality outcomes. • Seeks and provides feedback for improved CDI practice and integrity/quality of medical record documentation. • Identifies opportunity utilizing resources and follows department guidelines for processes • Comprehends the impact of accurate clinical documentation in the medical record: accurate billing, public reporting, research data, quality metrics, provider scorecards, etc. • Meets established operational and productivity standards. • Consistently meets productivity, quality, and ethical standards. • Proficient and efficient use of the CDI business platform • Serves as a mentor to other Clinical Documentation Specialists, participates in committees

• Lead authoring and development of high complexity clinical regulatory documents • Spearhead the entire process from initial planning and coordination through all stages of development • Maintain alignment with sponsor goals, project status and milestones across all teams • Critically interpret raw study data into clear concise language in Protocols and CSRs

• Develop high-quality medical and scientific content • Write content aligned with clinical data and treatment guidelines • Collaborate with internal stakeholders • Ensure content compliance with regulatory standards • Perform medical editing and referencing of documents • Manage content through approved systems