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City of Portland - RSD - RAI Coordinator

Position Number: 6876484
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

City of Portland - RSD - RAI Coordinator

Barron Center

The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of history in our community.
A key part of our vision is resident-centered care, placing residents and families first. In order to do this we conduct ourselves in a fair, trustworthy manner and uphold professional and ethical standards. We act with empathy, understanding, and attentiveness toward all others; treating residents with dignity and sensitivity, and valuing their diversity. As leaders in healthcare, we rise above the ordinary through the efforts of our team to deliver high-quality services. At the Barron Center, our mission is to achieve the highest possible performance outcomes in all aspects of resident care.

Job Summary:

The Resident Services Coordinator (RSD) - Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Coordinator is a professional nursing position responsible for the completion of the RAI process. Work is done in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and our established policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops and implements resident directed and focused care plans. Evaluates care provided to residents and makes adjustments as indicated per resident preferences.
Completes or ensures completion of RAI-related assessments.
Monitors documentation on assigned units to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with state and federal requirements. Coordinates the triple-check process with responsible parties.
Participates actively in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee and others as assigned.
Schedules tasks associated with the RAI per CMS guidelines in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Educates staff with or without collaboration with staff development coordinator on documentation, assessment, RAI process, etc.
Completes, batches, submits and audits submissions to CMS, verifies acceptance and corrects as needed.
Encourages and supports participation in quality assurance/performance improvement and related activities.
Maintains, verifies, and analyzes PPS case mix and facility roster.
Identifies potential improvements to the RAI process to increase reimbursement, quality, and compliance.
Compiles or ensures compilation of resident data that supports the MDS and regulatory compliance such as medical diagnoses, vaccination status, etc.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

Graduation from an approved school of nursing with experience in gerontology and management preferred; unencumbered, current RN license in Maine.
Basic knowledge of state, federal, and CMS regulations related to long term care.
Current knowledge of the RAI and MDS.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal rules and regulations connected to funding and operating Social Services programs and services.
Excellent communication skills including facilitation and presentation skills.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public.
Ability to supervise, educate, orient and mentor staff.
Demonstrated computer and software use skills/abilities.

Applications accepted until February 6, 2026.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a non union position, Band C44, with a starting annual salary of $80,652.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=220&sreq=3&form=5000&desc=RSD%20-%20RAI%20COORDINATOR