RAI/MDS Coordinator - Full Time (FT) Exendicare Van Daele

Extendicare•Sault Ste. Marie, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the completion of MDS assessment on all residents within established timelines. Understands how the MDS assessment integrates with existing clinical tools and provides leadership in streamlining these processes. Understands and provides critical analysis of data at different levels of aggregation. Articulates for staff the strengths of MDS as a clinical assessment tool including how RAP triggers and care plans enhance quality care. Articulates the financial implications of coding inconsistencies. Acts as key contact and liaison with Health Zone/AH&W/CIHI/PCC or others as appropriate on RAI data. Develops facility specific material within the PCC program as required. Locks/Unlocks the RAI individual assessments as required. Batches and submits assessments quarterly to appropriate data repository. Responds to Health Zone on all submission errors. Facilitates response and correction of submission errors with facility staff. Coaches key facility personnel to build capacity for understanding RUG patient classification levels. Develops and introduces processes, and systems to improve accuracy of RAI content. Facilitates audits of RAI assessments for content accuracy. Develops systems to decrease coding error rates. Participates in strategic planning for program development/improvement. Keeps current on RAI trends. Responsible for Clinical and Admin Setup role to support MDS within PCC software program. Interprets reports generated by Health Zone/AH&W or CIHI and provides critical analysis for Home. Understands the development of RAP’s, quality indicators, and RUG case mix products.

Requirements

3-5 years experience in Long Term Care
Current registration as RPN in good standing with the College of Nurses is required
Strong analytical and assessment skills
Ability to lead training and education with Adult learners
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

experience with MDS an asset
Knowledge of: InterRAI suite of tools, MDS/RUG III patient classification systems.
Working Knowledge of: Project Management Principles, Industry Knowledge, Principles of Adult Education, Facilitation, Problem Solving, Continuous Quality Improvement Principles, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the completion of MDS assessment on all residents within established timelines.
Understands how the MDS assessment integrates with existing clinical tools and provides leadership in streamlining these processes.
Understands and provides critical analysis of data at different levels of aggregation (Resident, Home Health Zone, etc.).
Articulates for staff the strengths of MDS as a clinical assessment tool including how RAP triggers and care plans enhance quality care.
Articulates the financial implications of coding inconsistencies.
Acts as key contact and liaison with Health Zone/AH&W/CIHI/PCC or others as appropriate on RAI data.
Develops facility specific material within the PCC program as required.
Locks/Unlocks the RAI individual assessments as required.
Batches and submits assessments quarterly to appropriate data repository.
Responds to Health Zone on all submission errors.
Facilitates response and correction of submission errors with facility staff.
Coaches key facility personnel to build capacity for understanding RUG patient classification levels.
Develops and introduces processes, and systems to improve accuracy of RAI content.
Facilitates audits of RAI assessments for content accuracy.
Develops systems to decrease coding error rates.
Participates in strategic planning for program development/improvement.
Keeps current on RAI trends.
Responsible for Clinical and Admin Setup role to support MDS within PCC software program.
Interprets reports generated by Health Zone/AH&W or CIHI and provides critical analysis for Home.
Understands the development of RAP’s, quality indicators, and RUG case mix products.