RAI Coordinator

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking an MDS/RAI Coordinator to oversee MDS assessments and improve process accuracy. Candidates should have 3-5 years of long-term care experience and be registered under the CNO. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to lead training sessions. This full-time position offers the opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.

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.
• Articulating for staff the strengths of MDS as a clinical assessment tool.
• Facilitating response and correction of submission errors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership in training

Education

Registered as a RPN under CNO

Tools

InterRAI suite of tools

MDS/RUG III patient classification systems

Job description

Overview

Home: Forest Heights

Location: Kitchener, ON

Position: MDS/RAI Coordinator, Full Time, Permanent 8am-4pm

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

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

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability-related needs and those whom need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.