MDS Director Lead — RN SME for Care Plans

River City Nursing and Rehab; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

River City Nursing and Rehab in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead resident assessments and direct the MDS program.

The role requires an RN licensed in Florida; completion of an accredited MDS certification course is desirable, with CPR and background check compliance.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, nutrition, and administrative teams to ensure accurate data collection, compliance with Medicare guidelines, and appropriate referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing required; MDS certification course desirable.
• Experience: Experience performing essential nursing assessments and MDS related tasks is desirable.
• Certification/License: Florida Registered Nurse license in good standing; CPR certification within 90 days after hire; background check compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct resident assessments for the facility.
• Conduct resident assessments of physical and mental function and document data on MDS forms completely and accurately.
• Determine referrals to other health care professionals as needed.
• Serve as SME for the MDS program and lead one or more MDS Coordinators.
• Interview residents and representatives to gather data for MDS assessments.
• Create and maintain records of MDS assessments and ensure documentation complies with Medicare requirements.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, nutrition, and other departments to ensure care plan guidelines are followed.
• Set RUG levels for residents and verify accuracy of reimbursement.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and ensure resident safety through protocol adherence.

Skills

MDS coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

MDS certification course

Job description

River City Nursing and Rehab in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead resident assessments and direct the MDS program.

The role requires an RN licensed in Florida; completion of an accredited MDS certification course is desirable, with CPR and background check compliance.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, nutrition, and administrative teams to ensure accurate data collection, compliance with Medicare guidelines, and appropriate referrals as needed.