RN/LPN MDS Coordinator

Excelsior Care Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company Perks

Employee Recognition Programs

Supportive Team Environment

One Personal Floating Holiday

Job summary

Charming Lakes Rehabilitation in Lakeland, Florida is hiring an RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to manage the RAI/MDS process, support timely MDS completion, and work with an interdisciplinary team to develop resident-centered care plans.

Requires active Florida RN or LPN license with at least two years in long-term care; strong knowledge of reimbursement practices and documentation; full-time, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule, pay rate $38–$44 per hour.

Qualifications

• RN/LPN license in Florida required or pending licensure.
• Minimum of two years in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of RAI/MDS process, care planning, and reimbursement practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate completion and submission of MDS assessments per requirements and schedules.
• Review clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to reflect residents’ needs in assessments.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plan meetings and encourage resident and family participation.
• Develop, review, and update individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
• Monitor Quality Indicators and Quality Measures; identify areas for improvement and support corrective actions.
• Support accurate documentation related to reimbursement processes.
• Assist with discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain assessment schedules, reports, and related records.
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Provide staff guidance on documentation, assessment timelines, and care planning procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Florida RN/LPN license

Job description

RN/LPN MDS Coordinator

Facility: Charming Lakes Rehabilitation
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $38.00–$44.00 per hour

Make a Difference in Resident Care

Charming Lakes Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and compassionate RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to join our clinical team. In this role, you will coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, support accurate and timely MDS completion, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized, resident-centered care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the completion and submission of MDS assessments in accordance with applicable requirements and assessment schedules.
• Review clinical records and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to ensure assessments reflect residents’ needs and care.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plan meetings and encourage resident and family participation.
• Develop, review, and update individualized care plans based on assessment findings and changes in resident condition.
• Monitor Quality Indicators (QI) and Quality Measures (QM), identify areas for improvement, and support corrective action plans.
• Support accurate documentation related to reimbursement processes.
• Assist with discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain assessment schedules, reports, and related records.
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Provide staff guidance on documentation, assessment timelines, and care planning procedures.
• Perform responsibilities within the scope of the applicable nursing license.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of two years of long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Previous MDS experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the RAI/MDS process, care planning, and reimbursement practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet assessment deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Compassionate, professional, and resident-focused approach to care.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company Perks
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Supportive Team Environment
• One Personal Floating Holiday

Join Charming Lakes Rehabilitation and help support quality care and meaningful outcomes for our residents.

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