MDS Director (RN/LPN): Lead PDPM & Care Planning

Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Team-oriented environment

Company perks and employee discounts

Job summary

Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Melbourne, FL seeks an experienced MDS Director (RN/LPN) to lead the facility’s MDS program, ensuring accurate assessments and compliant documentation. The role oversees care planning, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to promote excellent resident outcomes.

Ideal candidate has MDS 3.0/PDPM knowledge, strong leadership, and 2+ years of MDS coordination in skilled nursing.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Florida RN or LPN license.
• Minimum 2 years of MDS Coordinator experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicare regulations, and care planning.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all MDS assessments and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including Medicare and PDPM requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and interviews.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans for short-term and long-term residents.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, therapists, specialists, residents, and families to support positive resident outcomes.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and education to nursing staff.
• Conduct in-service training related to MDS, RAPS, triggers, PDPM, Medicare guidelines, and care planning.
• Maintain and manage MDS and care plan schedules for all residents.
• Monitor assessment and documentation processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion.
• Partner with facility leadership and interdisciplinary departments to identify opportunities for improved clinical outcomes and documentation.

Skills

MDS Coordinator

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Florida RN or LPN license

Job description

MDS Director (RN/LPN)

Facility: Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Location: Melbourne, FL
Schedule: Full-Time | Tuesday–Friday | 10-hour shifts | 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Compensation: $83,200–$95,680 per year, based on experience

Join Our Leadership Team

Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and highly organized MDS Director (RN/LPN) to lead our facility’s MDS program and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant assessments and documentation.

This is a key leadership position responsible for supporting clinical documentation, care planning, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement while working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote excellent resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all MDS assessments and supporting documentation

• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including Medicare and PDPM requirements

• Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and interviews

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans for short-term and long-term residents

• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings

• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, therapists, specialists, residents, and families to support positive resident outcomes

• Provide leadership, guidance, and education to nursing staff

• Conduct in-service training related to MDS, RAPS, triggers, PDPM, Medicare guidelines, and care planning

• Maintain and manage MDS and care plan schedules for all residents

• Monitor assessment and documentation processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion

• Partner with facility leadership and interdisciplinary departments to identify opportunities for improved clinical outcomes and documentation

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Florida RN or LPN license

• Minimum 2 years of MDS Coordinator experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility

• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicare regulations, and care planning

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and time-management skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance

• Experience working effectively with interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Coverage

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Recognition Program

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

• Company perks and employee discounts

Why Join Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation?

At Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation, we are committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate resident care. As our MDS Director, you will play an important leadership role in ensuring quality clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for our residents.

If you are an experienced RN or LPN with strong MDS and PDPM knowledge and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!

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