MDS/RAI COORDINATOR

Southbridge Care Homes; Goderich; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading long-term care provider in Goderich is seeking an experienced RAI Coordinator to oversee MDS assessments and improve care processes. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years in Long Term Care and possess critical communication and analytical skills, along with an RPN certification. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make significant impacts in resident care and program development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Long Term Care, experience with MDS an asset.
• Knowledge in nursing rehabilitation and working OT and PT.
• Ability to lead training and education with Adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the completion of MDS assessment on all residents.
• Understand and provide critical analysis of data at different levels.
• Act as key contact and liaison with external health entities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Leadership in training

Education

Registered as a RPN under CNO

Tools

InterRAI suite of tools

Job description

Overview

Home: Southbridge Goderich

Location: Goderich, ON

Position: RAI Coordinator - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the completion of MDS assessment on all residents within established timelines
• Understanding how the MDS assessment integrates with existing clinical tools and provides leadership in streamlining these processes
• Understanding and providing critical analysis of data at different levels of aggregation (Resident, Home Health Zone, etc.)
• Articulating for staff the strengths of MDS as a clinical assessment tool
• Articulating the financial implications of coding inconsistencies
• Acting as key contact and liaison with: Health Zone/AH&W/CIHI/PCC, etc.
• Developing facility specific material within the PCC program as required
• Responding to Health Zone on all submission errors
• Facilitating response and correction of submission errors with facility staff
• Coaching to key facility personnel to build capacity for understanding RUG patient classification levels
• Developing and introducing processes, and systems to improve accuracy of RAI content
• Facilitate audits of RAI assessments for content accuracy
• Participates in strategic planning for program development/improvement
• 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

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Long Term Care, experience with MDS an asset
• Registered as a RPN under CNO
• Knowledge in nursing rehabilitation and working OT and PT
• Strong analytical and assessment skills
• Ability to lead training and education with Adult learners
• Knowledge of: InterRAI suite of tools, MDS/RUG III patient classification systems.
• Effective communication skills