RN/LPN MDS Coordinator – Traveling Position

Excelsior Care Group; 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

Excelsior Care Group is seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee MDS and care planning services across two facilities, Lake Worth and Boynton Beach, FL. The role requires travel between Palm Beach Nursing and Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center locations as needed.

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

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Florida RN or LPN license.
• MDS experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years LTC/skilled nursing experience.
• Strong knowledge of RAI/MDS regulations and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee 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.

Skills

MDS Coordination

RAI/MDS Knowledge

Two-location Travel

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Resident-Centered Care

Time Management

Reliability/Transport

Education

Florida RN or LPN license

Job description

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

Ready to make an impact across two exceptional skilled nursing communities?