Traveling RN/LPN MDS Coordinator — LTC Compliance

Heartlandrnc; Boynton Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,886,000 - 131,809,000; 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 to oversee MDS and care planning services across both Lake Worth and Boynton Beach facilities. You will travel between locations as needed to coordinate assessments and resident care.

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

Qualifications

• Florida RN or LPN license required.
• MDS/RAI knowledge and experience preferred.
• 2+ years in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Strong knowledge of RAI/MDS regulations and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate completion and submission of MDS assessments per regulations.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of MDS and supporting docs.
• Lead interdisciplinary care plan meetings for resident-centered plans.
• Monitor QM/QI and assist with corrective action plans.
• Maintain MDS, RAI, and care planning documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, physicians, and team members.
• Assist with discharge planning and coordination of resident services.
• Participate in surveys, audits, and inspections.
• Support quality assurance initiatives related to MDS and care planning.
• Evaluate residents’ needs to determine appropriate interventions.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the team.
• Travel between Lake Worth and Boynton Beach facilities for coordination.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Travel between two facilities

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Florida RN or LPN license

Job description

Palm Beach Nursing and Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced RN/LPN MDS Coordinator to oversee MDS and care planning services across both Lake Worth and Boynton Beach facilities. You will travel between locations as needed to coordinate assessments and resident care.

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