MDS Nurse ( RN )

Daytona-Beach-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Daytona Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced RN to join as an MDS Coordinator. The role blends clinical assessment with administrative responsibilities, coordinating MDS processes and care plans for residents.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong documentation, detail orientation, and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compliant, accurate records and individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license in good standing.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• MDS/long-term care or care-planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment process for assigned residents.
• Complete and coordinate MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Coordinate the development and completion of comprehensive resident care plans.
• Ensure care plans comply with facility policies and state/federal requirements.
• Monitor resident documentation to keep care plans current.
• Identify documentation gaps and communicate concerns to the nursing leadership.
• Participate in care-plan meetings and support communication with residents and families.
• Educate team members on assessment/documentation/care-planning requirements.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation and records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Florida RN license

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

MDS Coordinator (RN)

Daytona Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Registered Nurse to join our team as an MDS Coordinator.

This position is ideal for an RN interested in moving into a primarily administrative nursing role while continuing to use strong clinical assessment, documentation, and critical-thinking skills. The MDS Coordinator works closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure resident assessments, care plans, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable requirements.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the MDS Coordinator leads the interdisciplinary resident-assessment process. This role uses clinical and functional information to support comprehensive assessments and individualized care plans centered on each resident’s needs, preferences, and goals.

The ideal candidate will have excellent documentation and assessment skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively coordinate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and other members of the care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment process for assigned residents
• Complete and coordinate MDS assessments accurately and within required timeframes
• Coordinate the development and completion of comprehensive resident care plans
• Ensure care plans comply with facility policies and applicable state and federal requirements
• Monitor resident documentation to ensure care plans remain current and reflect each resident’s needs
• Identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies and communicate concerns to the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary care team
• Participate in care-plan meetings and support communication with residents and families
• Educate team members on assessment, documentation, and care-planning requirements
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation and supporting clinical records

Schedule and Position Highlights

• Monday through Friday schedule
• Day-shift position
• Primarily administrative nursing responsibilities
• Direct resident care generally limited to clinical assessments
• Opportunity to build ongoing relationships with residents and families
• Potential professional development and Resident Assessment Coordinator certification opportunities
• Collaborative interdisciplinary work environment

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida in good standing
• Knowledge of professional nursing standards, clinical practices, and resident care
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Computer proficiency and experience with electronic clinical documentation
• MDS, long-term care, skilled nursing, reimbursement, or care-planning experience preferred

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees may receive:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation
• Professional development opportunities

Join Our Team

The MDS Coordinator plays an important role in ensuring each resident receives an accurate assessment and an individualized plan of care. If you are an RN with strong assessment, documentation, and organizational skills, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Our Family Caring for Yours

Daytona Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.