Rpn - Mds

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced RPN - MDS to join our healthcare team. As an RPN - MDS, you will play a crucial role in providing quality care and support to patients. This position requires expertise in RAI-MDS in LTC. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

**Duties**:
- Responsible for an overview of data on Quality Improvement and RAI-MDS 2.0 process of new staff.
- Responsible for education and software training to all appropriate staff members on RAI-MDS 2.0, RAPS, subscale outcome measures, quality indicators, and reports.
- Coordinates the AIS certification of all newly hired registered staff and annually thereafter
- 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
- Establishing data quality processes to evaluate MDS coding accuracy and its timely completion
- Participates in the development of the annual QIP and progress report and in quality initiatives.
- Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators
- Co-ordinates the data submission process to Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
- Orientates new staff to the philosophy, policy and criteria of Nursing Restorative Care
- Interprets legislative requirements to the nursing team and monitors compliance to standards through continuous quality improvement activities.
- Counsels' staff in areas of non-compliance, inappropriate and unprofessional behavior. Utilizes the progressive disciplinary process when disciplining employees

**Requirements**:
- Registered Practical Nurse licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario n(CNO)
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and experience with adult education strategies/facilitation
- Proficient computer skills and strong problem solving abilities
- Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members and other internal stakeholders
- Knowledge of RAI-MDS - AIS certified as RAI Educator, if not must be completed successfully as soon as possible
- Skills and knowledge in trending and analyzing data
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a long term care setting.
- Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience desired

Pay: $24.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- ong-term care RAI MDS coding: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- RELIAS AIS certification (preferred)
- RPN LICENSE (preferred)

Work Location: In person