RAI Coordinator, BSO, Restorative Lead- Full Time

Southbridge Owen Sound
Temporary Full Time
Combination Role, Part Time RAI Coordinator, BSO and Restorative lead.

“Every day you know that you will touch a life, or that a life will touch yours.” 

Ask yourself three questions:
1.    Are you looking for a role with tons of opportunity for career advancements?
2.    Are you ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort?
3.    Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long term care?

If the answer is yes, we would love to know more about you!
On a daily basis the RPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

Duties and Responsibilities 
●  Responsible for coordinating and implementing best practices in the Resident Assessment Instrument-Minimum data Set (RAI-MDS) program, providing support for accurate RAI applications, assessments, audits, monitoring quality indicators, completion of  data submission process and staff education.   

●    Work as an integral part of an inter-disciplinary team for resident care by coordinating resident care conferences and  organizing and chairing weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.

●  Provide education and training on RAI MDS, ensuring accuracy, efficient data collection processes, assessment completion and data utilization

●    Ensuring exceptional resident care is provided while following protocols and maintaining physicians’ orders.

●    Observing, reporting and recording vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiating remedial health measures where appropriate, medication administration .    
●    Assisting in the management of the work of nursing and personal care staff.
●    Training and professional development of new staff, referring concerns to the Director of Care.
●    Excellent communication (computer, verbal and written) and comprehension skills.
●    Developed creative problem solving skills to look at the “big picture”.

As a BSO – RPN, you will be accountable for…

• Contribute in delivering person-centered care by promoting the abilities and self esteem of the residents, develop strategies to promote optimal quality of life for the residents with the responsive behaviors.
• Conduct assessments using various assessment tools which describes behaviors of residents including observational behaviors, identifying behavioral risks, and identify caregiver strategies.
• Ensure the plan of care is regulated with responsive behaviors of residents in regards to the staff providing care and mitigating risks by conducting weekly rounds.
• Communicate with the external stakeholder and management team to identify the risks associated with responsive behavior.
• Demonstrate participation in quality improvement activities and provide monthly reports.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the staff to ensure collaboration of care and services for the responsive behavior.
• Conduct resident care reviews and attend quality program meetings including P.A.C.
• Collaborate with the pharmacists and physicians for the consultation regarding the affect of medication treatment on residents.
• Participate in the staff development programs and seminars, and require to attend ongoing training to support skills in managing residents with responsive behaviors.
• Assist in tasks by considering policies of the home and the behavioral support Ontario project.
• Other duties as required.

The qualified candidate will have:

• 3-5 years experience in Long Term Care, experience with MDS an asset
• Current Registration with CNO in good standing
• 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 

Interested applicants should send their resume here. 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.