RAI Coordinator (RPN) - Orchard Terrace Care Centre

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Position Overview </strong></p><p>Manages the information technology and compliance related to Resident Care through coordinating the RAI-MDS process and monitoring of Quality outcomes and CIHI reports) Responsible for the quality of resident care and nursing restorative philosophy and furthermore ensures compliance through coaching, mentoring, and discipline as required </p><p>Also this position is responsible to ensure staff education, orientation, and mentoring to support the transfer of RAI MDS 2.0 and Quality Improvement knowledge within the home.</p><p><strong>Essential Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for an overview of Informatics on Quality Improvement and RAI-MDS 2.0 process of new staff or students. </li><li>Responsible for education and software training to all appropriate staff members on RAI-MDS 2.0, RAPS, subscale outcome measures, quality indicators, and reports. </li><li>Coordinates the AIS certification of all newly hired registered staff and annually thereafter </li><li>Working in consultation with management and interdisciplinary team members to develop processes that ensure data integrity, efficient data collection process, assessment completion and data utilization </li><li>Establishing data quality processes to evaluate MDS coding accuracy and its timely completion </li><li>Participates in the development of the annual QIP and progress report and in quality initiatives.</li><li>Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported. </li><li>Co-ordinates the data submission process to Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) </li><li>Takes the lead of the Nursing Restorative program in the home </li><li>Orientates new staff to the philosophy, policy and criteria of Nursing Restorative Care • Mentors and coaches the Nursing Restorative Therapists </li><li>Interprets legislative requirements to the nursing team and monitors compliance to standards through continuous quality improvement activities. </li><li>Counsels staff in areas of non-compliance, inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour.</li><li>In collaboration with the DOC/ADOC assists with the completion of staff probationary and annual performance reviews of all nursing staff,</li><li>Participates in and implements learning which develops one’s own emotional self awareness and a person centred approach towards others,</li><li>Presents a positive approach, not controlling language and actions towards people.</li></ul><ul><li>Any and all other tasks as assigned </li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Registered health professional licensed under the Health Disciplines Act registered with a regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction, other than Ontario, and holds in that jurisdiction the equivalent of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice in Ontario as of right exemption Bill 60</li><li>Well-developed written and oral communication skills </li><li>Knowledge and experience with adult education <span >strategies/facilitation</span></li><li>Ability to identify training needs of the team and individuals</li><li>Proficient computer skills and strong problem solving abilities </li><li>Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members and other internal stakeholders </li><li>Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified as RAI Educator, if not must be completed successfully as soon as possible, i.e. within one month </li><li>Skills and knowledge in trending and analyzing data </li><li>Knowledge of Quality Improvement </li><li>Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a long term care setting. </li><li>Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience desired </li><li>Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory reference</li></ul><p><strong>What do we offer you?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive wages</li><li>Employee perks</li><li>Support for personal and professional growth</li><li>Employee benefits (only included if specific to the role)</li><li>Employee and Family Assistance Program (only included if specific to the role)</li><li>Matching RRSP contribution (only included if specific to the role)</li><li>Medication training provided (only included if specific to the role</li></ul><p>Although we appreciate all applicants&#39; interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager</p></p></p>