Director or RAI & MDS (4007)

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.