MDS Director (RN) — Lead Care Plans & PDPM Compliance

Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health & Dental Insurance

Floating Holiday

Employee Recognition

Supportive Team

Job summary

Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boynton Beach, FL, seeks an experienced MDS Director (RN) to lead the MDS process, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive high-quality resident care. This full-time role requires strong leadership, meticulous assessments, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

You will oversee MDS submissions, PDPM guidance, and care planning for both short- and long-term residents, while mentoring staff and maintaining timely

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of MDS Coordinator experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Strong working knowledge of MDS, PDPM, Medicare guidelines, and care-planning processes
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all MDS assessments and documentation
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including Medicare and PDPM requirements
• Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and interviews
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans for both short-term and long-term residents
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, specialists, caregivers, and families to optimize resident outcomes
• Provide leadership, education, and ongoing support to nursing staff
• Conduct in-service training related to MDS, RAPS, Triggers, PDPM, and Medicare guidelines
• Maintain MDS and care plan schedules for Medicare and non-Medicare residents

Skills

MDS Coordination

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Job description

Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boynton Beach, FL, seeks an experienced MDS Director (RN) to lead the MDS process, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive high-quality resident care. This full-time role requires strong leadership, meticulous assessments, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

You will oversee MDS submissions, PDPM guidance, and care planning for both short- and long-term residents, while mentoring staff and maintaining timely