RN/LPN MDS Coordinator – Traveling Position

Palm Beach Nursing; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company Perks

Recognition Program

Floating Holiday

Job summary

Palm Beach Nursing and Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee MDS and care planning across both facilities. This position will require 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.

Qualifications

• MDS knowledge and RAIs; nursing/long-term care experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to travel between two facilities and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee MDS assessments and submissions to meet federal/state regulations.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of MDS documentation.
• Coordinate care plan meetings to create individualized, resident-centered plans.
• Monitor Quality Measures (QM) and Quality Indicators (QI); assist with corrective actions.
• Maintain MDS, RAI, and care planning documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, physicians and other staff.
• Assist with discharge planning and coordination of resident services.
• Participate in surveys, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Travel between Lake Worth and Boynton Beach facilities to provide MDS coordination.
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives for MDS.
• Evaluate residents’ needs to tailor interventions and communicate with families and physicians.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Travel between locations

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