RN/LPN MDS Coordinator – Traveling Position

WLC Management Firm; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company Perks

Employee Recognition Program

Supportive Team Environment

One Personal Floating Holiday

Job summary

Palm Beach Nursing and Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator who will oversee MDS and care planning across both Lake Worth and Boynton Beach locations. The role requires travel between sites to provide MDS coordination and support.

The ideal candidate will have strong MDS/RAI knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN or LPN license.
• MDS knowledge and regulatory familiarity.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to travel between two facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit MDS assessments per regulations.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of MDS documentation.
• Lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings for resident care.
• Monitor QM/QI and support improvement actions.
• Maintain MDS, RAI, and care planning records.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, physicians.
• Assist with discharge planning and resident services.
• Participate in surveys, audits, inspections.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to MDS.
• Assess residents' needs to tailor interventions.
• Communicate with residents, families, and team.
• Travel between Lake Worth and Boynton Beach facilities.

Skills

MDS knowledge

RAI/MDS regulations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Two-facility travel

Education

Florida RN or LPN license

Job description

RN/LPN MDS Coordinator – Traveling Position

Facilities: Palm Beach Nursing & Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Locations: Lake Worth, FL & Boynton Beach, FL
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $38.00–$46.00 per hour

Join Our Team!

Palm Beach Nursing and Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee MDS and care planning services across both facilities. This position will require the ability to travel between our Lake Worth and Boynton Beach locations as needed.

The ideal candidate has strong MDS/RAI knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to ensuring accurate assessments, regulatory compliance, and quality resident care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the completion and submission of MDS assessments in compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Ensure MDS assessments and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted timely.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plan meetings and ensure individualized, resident-centered care plans.

• Monitor Quality Measures (QM) and Quality Indicators (QI) and assist with corrective action plans.

• Maintain accurate MDS, RAI, and care planning documentation.

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.

• Assist with discharge planning and coordination of resident services.

• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and regulatory inspections.

• Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives related to MDS and care planning.

• Evaluate residents’ strengths, needs, and limitations to ensure appropriate care interventions.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.

• Travel between the Lake Worth and Boynton Beach facilities to provide MDS coordination and support.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN or LPN license.

• Previous MDS experience strongly preferred.

• At least 2 years of long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of RAI/MDS regulations, assessments, and reimbursement processes.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage responsibilities across two facilities.

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between locations.

• Compassionate, professional, and resident-focused approach.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Company Perks

• Employee Recognition Program

• Supportive Team Environment

• One Personal Floating Holiday