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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p><strong>St. John's Riverside Hospital </strong>is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>St. John’s</strong> has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of <strong><em>nursing </em></strong>and <strong><em>community service.</em></strong> In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.   </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>St. John’s Riverside Hospital</strong> is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong</strong></p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p>The Clinical Documentation Specialist is a Registered Professional Nurse responsible and accountable for the review of clinical documentation to assure it meets hospital requirements. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, practice and leadership ability. 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Consistently meets established productivity targets for record review. In collaboration with physician leadership, designs and implements specific tools to support medical record physician documentation. Develops and implements plans for both formal and informal education of physician, nursing and other clinical staff. Identifies strategies for sustained work process changes that facilitate complete, accurate clinical documentation. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps identify problems, offers solutions and participates in their resolution. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates and visitors to hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<p>Licensed and currently registered under the laws of the State New York. 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