Job Description

Join the Northwood Team!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for an RAI Coordinator to join our LTC Nursing services.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the integration of the RAI process into daily practice.
• Participates in the planning and organizing of the facility RAI process integration and sustainability
• Provides on-site RAI MDS 2.0 education to all appropriate staff members as a component of staff orientation and regular reviews
• Managing the coordination of and participating in the timely completion of defined resident assessment protocols, tracking forms, and Resident Care Plans
• Assisting RAI users to correctly code assessments and providing ongoing support for validation of coding
• Overseeing the RAI process according to facility policies, provincial and regional regulations, professional colleges, Standards of Practice, and interRAI requirements (see Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) User Manual)
• Providing ongoing leadership and mentoring for education, data accuracy, data submission, and computer applications of the RAI process
• Implementing a data quality program to ensure data accuracy and promote capacity building and staff competency.
• In consultation with management and interdisciplinary team members, developing processes that ensure data integrity, efficient data collection process, assessment completion, and data utilization.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the Northwood mission, vision, and values, focusing on person-centered care.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse or LPN \xe2\x80\x93 Province of Nova Scotia with an active license
• Experience in a health-related field (preferably continuing care)
• Identified clinical, project leadership, and strong assessment skills in a Long Term Care setting.
• Demonstrated interest and/or previous experience in a similar RAI role.
• Three to five years of relevant work experience with adult education strategies/facilitation.
• Proficient in the use of computers and technology as it relates to education and teaching.
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and access to a motor vehicle required

Salary/Benefits: As per the Northwood scale

Hours: 40 hours bi-weekly - Days

Effective: Immediately

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Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer that encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only selected applicants for an interview will be contacted.

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