MDS/RAI COORDINATOR

Southbridge Care Homes; Stratford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stratford, Ontario is seeking a Full-Time RAI Coordinator. The role involves coordinating MDS assessments, analyzing data, and leading training for staff. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in Long Term Care, are registered as a RPN, and possess strong analytical skills. Competitive benefits and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Long Term Care, experience with MDS an asset.
• Strong analytical and assessment skills.
• Ability to lead training and education with Adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the completion of MDS assessment on all residents.
• Providing critical analysis of data at different aggregation levels.
• Developing processes and systems to improve accuracy of RAI content.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Leadership in training

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) under CNO

Tools

InterRAI tools

Job description

Home: Hillside Manor

Location: Stratford, Ontario

Position: RAI Coordinator- Full Time

This Role Will Include Duties Such As

• 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
  
  

The Qualified Candidate Will Have

• 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