Rai Registered Practical Nurse

Woodingford Lodge is recruiting for a Permanent, Full-time

Resident Assessment Instrument-Minimum Data Set Registered Practical Nurse

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2024-239

LOCATION: Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg (primarily Ingersoll & Tillsonburg)

UNION AFFLIATION: UNIFOR

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Quality Improvement

WAGE RANGE: $39.19 - $40.41 per hour (40 hours / week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the RAI RN and in collaboration with the Coordinator of RAI, is responsible for accurately completing all resident RAI-MDS 2.0 assessments, Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs), resident care plans, and other required nursing assessments and duties as assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Accountable for own actions to the College of Nurses.

2. Follow all Practitioners orders, receiving and transcribing verbal and written orders.

3. Complete accurate and detailed RAI assessments, RAP’s and care plans as well as the Nursing Summary and other quarterly nursing assessments by deadlines according to the RAI weekly schedule.

4. Prioritize documentation workload in order to meet RAI timelines and deadlines.

5. Maintain up to date care guides for assigned residents according to the RAI weekly schedule.

6. Communicate with interdisciplinary team, residents, and their families to acquire in-depth knowledge for completing assessments and make recommendations to improve resident quality of life.

7. Work in collaboration with the Coordinator of RAI on new initiatives or projects within the facility as required.

8. Provide support for the RAI RN and the Coordinator of RAI in their absence, including, but not limited to, data submission, scheduling, and communicating with inter-disciplinary teams.

9. Provide education and support to interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families within the long-term care home.

10. Provide person- and family-centered care to support physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of residents.

11. Monitor quarterly Resource Utilization Group (RUG) trends in attempt to maximize Case Mix Index (CMI).

12. Audit and ensure Point of Care (Point Click Care) documentation accuracy and present findings to RAI RN and RAI Coordinator as required.

13. In collaboration with the restorative care designated lead, ensures that restorative care approaches are integrated into the care that is provided to all residents.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing

2. Extensive knowledge of Point Click Care documentation system

3. Experience with MDS coding and RAPs

4. Experience in creating and updating Care Plans within Point Click Care

5. Well developed oral and written communication skills

6. Clear aptitude for detail-oriented work, ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members and other internal stakeholders

7. Proficient computer skills

8. Successfully complete mandatory annual RAI-MDS proficiency evaluations

9. Successful completion of RAI-MDS 2.0 education aimed at learning how to successfully use interRAI Worldwide instruments for long-term care facilities.

Please note that vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement as a condition of employment, subject to the OntarioHuman Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason may be considered, including whether a medical reason is permanent or time-limited.

Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca

POSTING DATE: Friday February 23rd, 2024

CLOSING DATE:Friday March 1st, 2024

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $39.19-$40.41 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person