MDS Director (RN/LPN) – PDPM & Care Plans

Isles-of-Boynton-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Programs

Perks and Discounts

Collaborative Work Environment

Professional Growth and Development

Job summary

Isles of Boynton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced and highly organized MDS Director (RN/LPN) to lead our MDS program and ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellence in resident-centered care. This leadership role is essential in supporting appropriate clinical documentation, reimbursement optimization, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have Florida RN or LPN licensure, 2+ years of MDS Coordinator/Director experience in

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Florida RN or LPN license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of MDS Coordinator or MDS Director experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicare regulations, reimbursement systems, and care planning processes.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain compliance in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all MDS assessments and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, 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 improve clinical outcomes.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and ongoing education to nursing staff regarding MDS processes and documentation standards.
• Conduct in-service training related to MDS 3.0, RAPS, CAAs, PDPM, and Medicare guidelines.
• Maintain and manage MDS assessment schedules and care plan timelines for all residents.
• Monitor reimbursement opportunities while ensuring regulatory compliance and clinical integrity.
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives related to clinical documentation and resident outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

MDS PDPM expertise

Communication

Project management

Education

Florida RN or LPN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Isles of Boynton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced and highly organized MDS Director (RN/LPN) to lead our MDS program and ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellence in resident-centered care. This leadership role is essential in supporting appropriate clinical documentation, reimbursement optimization, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have Florida RN or LPN licensure, 2+ years of MDS Coordinator/Director experience in