Senior MDS Director (RN) – PDPM & Care Plan Leader

Excelsior Care Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Team-oriented work environment

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Beach Breeze Rehab and Care in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an experienced MDS Director (RN) to lead the facility’s MDS program, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence in resident-centered care. This leadership role supports clinical documentation, reimbursement optimization, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will oversee MDS assessments, ensure PDPM compliance, mentor nursing staff, and drive care planning across the team, while maintaining deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of MDS Coordinator experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Strong knowledge of MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicare regulations, and care planning processes.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all MDS assessments and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including Medicare and PDPM requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and interviews.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans for short- and long-term residents.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, therapists, specialists, and families to improve outcomes.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and ongoing education to nursing staff.
• Conduct in-service training on MDS, RAPS, triggers, PDPM, and Medicare guidelines.
• Maintain and manage MDS and care plan scheduling for all residents.

Skills

MDS Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Florida RN License

Job description

Beach Breeze Rehab and Care in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an experienced MDS Director (RN) to lead the facility’s MDS program, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence in resident-centered care. This leadership role supports clinical documentation, reimbursement optimization, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will oversee MDS assessments, ensure PDPM compliance, mentor nursing staff, and drive care planning across the team, while maintaining deadlines in a