MDS Director

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: MDS Director (RN/LPN)
Facility: Palm Beach Nursing Center
Location: Lake Worth Beach, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $46 - $51 (based on experience)

Position Overview

Palm Beach Nursing Center is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MDS Director (RN/LPN) to oversee the MDS process and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting exceptional resident-centered care. This leadership role is critical in supporting clinical excellence, care planning accuracy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant care for long-term care residents

• Monitor accuracy and timeliness of MDS assessments and documentation

• Conduct comprehensive initial assessments and resident interviews

• Develop and oversee individualized care plans with both short-term and long-term goals

• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

• Collaborate with caregivers, families, and clinical specialists to optimize resident outcomes

• Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff

• Conduct in-service education related to MDS, RAPS, Triggers, PDPM, and Medicare requirements

• Maintain strict adherence to MDS and care-planning schedules, including non-Medicare residents

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Florida RN or LPN license in good standing

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an MDS Coordinator in a Skilled Nursing Facility

• Knowledge Base: Strong working knowledge of MDS, PDPM, Medicare guidelines, and care-planning processes

• Skills: Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical & Dental Insurance

• Company Perks

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

• One (1) Personal Floating Holiday

Why Join Us?

At Palm Beach Nursing Center , we value clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise directly impacts resident outcomes and team success.

If you are a seasoned RN or LPN with strong PDPM and Medicare expertise and a passion for leadership, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and help shape the future of resident-centered care!

Background screening information:
Florida Clearinghouse

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