RAI/MDS Coordinator - Casual - Pine Meadow Nursing Home

Extendicare•Northbrook, ON

7d•CA$28 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

At Pine Meadow Nursing Home, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our nursing team, you will provide care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice and offer leadership and guidance to the nursing and personal care staff. If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us! Reporting to the Director of Care, the RAI Coordinator is responsible for supporting the long-term care home in the management and sustainability of RAI processes to ensure the validity of clinical and quality outcomes that support the provision of care and services, in accordance with best practice, interRAI and legislative requirements. Key Outcomes: Living core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. Adheres to organizational standards as they relate to continuous quality improvement and through the provision of a holistic Resident centered, multidisciplinary care approach. Cultivates collaborative relationships with all staff, residents, and families.

Requirements

Current registration with provincial College of Nurses as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
A minimum of three (3) years clinical, project leadership or management experience
Demonstrated interest in the RAI Coordinator role and MDS program.
Current knowledge of RAI and experience in the use of Point Click Care system and Point of Care is an asset.
Thorough knowledge of LTC legislation, program standards, including documentation.
Demonstrated success leading new initiatives.
Effective inter-departmental communication and leadership skills are necessary.
Demonstration of well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge and experience with adult education strategies and facilitation.
Previous experience presenting to groups.
Well-organized, with excellent time management skills.
The ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members and other internal stakeholders.
Strong and effective problem-solving abilities.
Proficient computer skills.
Current (within 12 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
Compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Accountability: Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable to deliver high quality, timely and cost-effective results.
Business Acumen: Understands financial and operational aspects and implications that are essential to achieve superior business results.
Coaching & Developing Talent: Building capability of self, individuals, and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development.
Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind to deliver the highest possible quality of care, service, and choices.
Execution Excellence: Optimizes available resources and pursues implementation to consistently achieve exceptional outcomes.
Innovative Thinking: Identifies, develops, and implements new and innovative solutions to enhance opportunity, efficiency, and quality.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Inspires and fosters a team environment and works collaboratively to achieve business goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Minimal 1-year experience in the RAI Coordinator role (preferred).

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor RAI processes within the home according to organizational policies and procedures, legislative requirements, standards of practice and inter-RAI requirements (CIHI).
Develop and maintain a current Resident assessment schedule and ensure it is accessible to all RAI users.
Maintain efficient processes for data collection to ensure a complete and accurate assessment that supports an individualized and comprehensive Plan of Care.
Facilitate RAI and application training (Point Click Care, Point of Care), provide ongoing leadership and mentoring assisting with knowledge application to support data accuracy and proficiency of all users.
Implement processes that identify gaps/discrepancies and provide ongoing education to reinforce knowledge, promote capacity and enhance staff competency.
Monitor RAI assessments, resident assessment protocols/clinical assessment protocols and care plan reviews for completion in accordance with required timelines.
Monitor, analyze and evaluate generated outcomes to support continuous quality improvement.
Generate RAI output reports and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, facilitate their use in clinical and operational decision-making.
Maintain ongoing review/audits of RAI assessment data elements and all resource utilization groups for accuracy and optimization potential prior to quarterly submissions.
Manages RAI submissions within required timelines, review CIHI reports and RAI corrections and resubmissions when necessary.
Manage and support all Relias LMS users in the home and ensure successful completion of the annual competency evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned.