RN RAI Director

CHSGa•Barnesville, GA

8d•$45 - $53

About The Position

The RN RAI Director facilitates patient assessment and care planning at Heritage Inn of Barnesville. The role coordinates communication among nursing center departments, patients and families, consultants, and interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive, individualized care that reflects each patient’s wishes. The director coordinates assessment and care plan meetings, develops and reviews care plans, monitors the MDS process for accuracy and regulatory compliance, and educates staff on care plans and the MDS process. The position supervises the RAI Coordinator and may also direct nursing-service education, support management reports, and participate in special assignments and collaborative System initiatives. The listed pay range is $45.34 to $53.12, with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends, management add-on pay, and weekly pay.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved RN program.
Active RN license to practice in the State of Georgia.
Proficiency using computers, especially Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and warmly with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, respond helpfully to concerns, and answer questions appropriately.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication among nursing center departments, patients, and families to support assessment and care planning.
Maintain open communication with consultants and interdisciplinary team members.
Interview patients, families, and staff and coordinate patient or family interviews for assessment purposes.
Evaluate patient conditions and medical data to identify special needs or determine whether admission assessments need amendment.
Use nursing resource materials to inform patient care plans.
Schedule and coordinate assessment and care plan meetings with nursing center staff, families, therapists, and others.
Coordinate preliminary and comprehensive care plans that identify patient needs, interventions, and measurable goals, in accordance with patient wishes.
Ensure assessments and care plans are completed within applicable regulatory timeframes and other required time limitations.
Educate associates about patient care plans and ensure plans are reviewed before care is administered.
Coordinate reviews of assessments and care plans for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, signatures, and dates; sign and date assessments to certify completion.
Monitor the MDS process for accuracy according to MDS guidelines and accepted standards.
Educate the interdisciplinary team and other staff members about the MDS process as needed.
Conduct patient physical assessments as requested to support accurate MDS processes.
Assess patient needs and recommend skilled rehabilitative or maintenance therapy services.
Conduct patient care conferences.
As needed, direct and implement nursing-service educational programs related to patient assessment and meet with all shifts to plan, coordinate, and implement care.
Assist with compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations related to scheduling, performing, and implementing patient care plans.
As needed, assist with management reports and participate in special assignments.
Promote the System’s image and reputation through servant leadership and direct, open communication.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other System collaborative efforts.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.
Supervise the RAI Coordinator.