Director or RAI & MDS (4007)

Job DetailsJob Location: Orange, VA 22960Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: Day (7:00 am - 3:00 pm)POSITION SUMMARY    Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the RAI Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility.   Responsible for the timely and accurate assessment, recording and reporting of resident condition status using the Minimum Data Set.    Using visual evaluation, verbal reports, and documented nursing, social services, and activities department notes in individual resident charts, assess resident status on a quarterly, annual, or as needed basis according to regulatory guidelines.  Identify and document potential sentinel events, problem solving with the Director of Nursing, Unit Managers, and Compliance Director for best outcomes.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the RAI Department, its programs and activities.  Develop, maintain, and update written policies, procedures, manuals, objectives, and philosophies as required.  Gather and analyze data relevant to resident condition, using visual assessment, documented notes, and verbal reports.    Complete MDS reports in a timely manner according to federal, state, or local standard.  Identify and document changes in resident status that necessitate new assessments, using nurse’s notes in individual resident charts and other relevant sources.  Problem solve with administrative and charge nursing staff for best outcomes on resident care issues, including changes in physical, mental, or social abilities or conditions.  Make oral and written recommendations regarding revisions to policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure highest quality resident care and comfort  Actively participate in on-going Quality Assurance meetings, care planning sessions, departmental and administrative meetings, state survey processes, and facility events and activities as needed or requested.  Complete Risk Assessments on residents.  Review referrals from hospitals other facilities for tentative admissions.  Care plan as needed on individual resident charts.  Electronically or by other means transmit data to authorized agencies, monitoring to ensure compliance regarding timeliness, completion, and accuracy of submitted information.  Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, disciplining, and terminating RAI Department personnel.  Develop and participate in planning, conducting, and scheduling orientation, training, and in-service educational activities for RAI department personnel.  Conduct regular performance evaluations of all RAI department staff.  Document and coordinate personnel actions with the Human Resources Director and/or Administrator.  Schedule department work hours, including vacation and holiday schedules, work assignments, etc. to ensure adequate staffing of the department and to expedite completion of assigned tasks.  Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to RAI Department personnel as deemed necessary to perform assigned duties.  Ensure that all RAI Department employees have valid and current licenses and are performing duties in accordance with acceptable standards, regulations, and established policies and procedures.  Attend and participate in continuing education programs as identified or required in order to maintain professional competence and comply with federal, state, local, or facility policies and regulations.  Encourage RAI Department personnel to attend and participate in leadership and outside training programs and ensure that all RAI Department personnel attend and participate in all required training programs.  Forecast the needs of the department, assist in preparing and planning the department’s budget for equipment, supplies, and labor, and submit recommendations to the Administrator.  Make reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operations of the department.  Maintain resident confidentiality and treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.  Know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules and ensure that all RAI Department personnel know and comply with these rules.  MARGINAL FUNCTIONS  Participate in assessing, reviewing, and revising care plans as required.  Gather and analyze data, create reports, and perform administrative duties as needed.  Assist administrative nursing staff in providing information to staff regarding resident rights, facility policies, and changes to state, federal, OSHA, CDC, and other regulations as needed or requested.  Perform other related tasks as requested, deemed necessary, or as assigned.  QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS  Education/Certifications:   Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions.  Current RAC-CT certification (must be obtained within 1 year of hire if not already held).  Current CPR certification.  Experience:  (One to three) 1-3 years previous supervisory nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.  Six (6) months previous experience in completion of MDS reports preferred, or demonstrated proficiency in MDS evaluation techniques and guidelines for submission of reports.  Skills:  Ability to utilize empirical data, verbal reports, and visual evaluation to assess and analyze resident status.  Ability to react calmly and professionally in complex or difficult situations.  Ability to prioritize tasks, make decisions, delegate duties, and manage multiple objectives, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents/patients, staff, family members, vendors, suppliers, and other contacts, both inside and outside the facility.  Must exhibit patience and a positive attitude towards the elderly population and a desire to provide a service to the community.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REQUIREMENTS  Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods.  Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently (up to 66% of the time spent in performance of duties) and up to 50 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the time spent in performance of duties).  Manual dexterity that allows grasping, carrying, and holding equipment and supplies or for resident care as needed to perform tasks.  DISCLAIMER  The above listing is a brief summary of the nature and scope of duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all tasks and responsibilities of the position described.  The Facility Administration reserves the right to add, change, delete, or otherwise modify this description, including Essential Functions, at its sole discretion without further permission or authority required.