MDS Director (RN/LPN) - Lead PDPM & Care Plans

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Team-oriented environment

Company perks and discounts

Job summary

Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Melbourne, FL, seeks an experienced MDS Director (RN/LPN) to lead the MDS program, ensuring accurate assessments and compliant documentation. This leadership role supports clinical documentation, care planning, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote resident outcomes.

The position requires active Florida RN or LPN licensure, 2+ years MDS Coordinator experience, and strong

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 leadership

Clinical documentation

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Florida RN or LPN license

Job description

Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Melbourne, FL, seeks an experienced MDS Director (RN/LPN) to lead the MDS program, ensuring accurate assessments and compliant documentation. This leadership role supports clinical documentation, care planning, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote resident outcomes.

The position requires active Florida RN or LPN licensure, 2+ years MDS Coordinator experience, and strong