RN MDS Director | Skilled Nursing Leadership

Excelsior Care Group; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical and Dental Insurance

Company Perks

Employee Recognition Programs

Supportive and Collaborative Team Envi

One Personal Floating Holiday

Job summary

Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking an experienced MDS Director (RN) to lead the MDS and Care Planning program. This leadership role ensures accurate resident assessments, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and person-centered care.

The RN in this full-time position oversees MDS assessments, develops care plans, leads interdisciplinary meetings, ensures Medicare/Medicaid compliance, mentors staff on MDS and RAI guidelines, and participates in QAPI

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license in good standing.
• Two years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility recommended.
• MDS Coordinator or MDS Director experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI, Medicare/Medicaid, and care planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the MDS assessment process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for new admissions and current residents.
• Develop, update, and maintain individualized care plans that support each resident's clinical goals.
• Lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, residents, and families.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and state and federal regulations related to MDS and reimbursement.
• Monitor MDS schedules and maintain compliance with assessment deadlines for Medicare and non-Medicare residents.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to improve quality measures and resident outcomes.
• Educate and mentor nursing staff on MDS, RAI guidelines, RAPS, CAAs, and regulatory updates.
• Review documentation to ensure accuracy and support appropriate reimbursement.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking an experienced MDS Director (RN) to lead the MDS and Care Planning program. This leadership role ensures accurate resident assessments, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and person-centered care.

The RN in this full-time position oversees MDS assessments, develops care plans, leads interdisciplinary meetings, ensures Medicare/Medicaid compliance, mentors staff on MDS and RAI guidelines, and participates in QAPI