--- title: MDS Director at Excelsior Care Group in Melbourne, FL description: Excelsior Care Group is hiring for the MDS Director role in Melbourne, FL. Pays $95.7K–$101.9K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/mds-director-at-excelsior-care-group-01a0ee1d-b0cf-7fad-8912-3b9534231923 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Excelsior Care Group as MDS Director in Melbourne, FL. Pays $95.7K–$101.9K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/piis3m.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Excelsior Care Group | | **Location** | Melbourne, FL | | **Salary** | $83.2K/yr - $95.7K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Excelsior Care Group. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Excelsior Care Group. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $59,000 – $101,000 a year (median $81,000). ## Description # MDS Director (RN/LPN) **Facility:** Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation **Location:** Melbourne, FL **Schedule:** Full-Time | Tuesday–Friday | 10-hour shifts | 6:00 AM–4:30 PM **Compensation:** $83,200–$95,680 per year, based on experience ## Join Our Leadership Team Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and highly organized **MDS Director (RN/LPN)** to lead our facility’s MDS program and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant assessments and documentation. This is a key leadership position responsible for supporting clinical documentation, care planning, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement while working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote excellent resident outcomes. ## Key Responsibilities - Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all MDS assessments and supporting documentation - Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including Medicare and PDPM requirements - Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and interviews - Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans for short-term and long-term residents - Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings - Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, therapists, specialists, residents, and families to support positive resident outcomes - Provide leadership, guidance, and education to nursing staff - Conduct in-service training related to MDS, RAPS, triggers, PDPM, Medicare guidelines, and care planning - Maintain and manage MDS and care plan schedules for all residents - Monitor assessment and documentation processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion - Partner with facility leadership and interdisciplinary departments to identify opportunities for improved clinical outcomes and documentation ## Qualifications - Active, unencumbered **Florida RN or LPN license** - Minimum **2 years of MDS Coordinator experience** in a Skilled Nursing Facility - Strong knowledge of **MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicare regulations, and care planning** - Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and time-management skills - Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance - Experience working effectively with interdisciplinary teams ## Benefits - Medical & Dental Coverage - Paid Time Off (PTO) - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Employee Recognition Program - Supportive, team-oriented work environment - Company perks and employee discounts ## Why Join Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation? At Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation, we are committed to **clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate resident care**. As our MDS Director, you will play an important leadership role in ensuring quality clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for our residents. If you are an experienced RN or LPN with strong MDS and PDPM knowledge and are ready to take the next step in your career, **we encourage you to apply today!** **IND123** ## Skills - Interdisciplinary Care - Licensed Practical Nurse - Resident Assessment - Time Management - Medicare - Refugee, Asylum and Parole System RAPS - Leadership - Care Planning - Communication - Minimum Data Set (Mds) - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Discounts/Reimbursements - Employee Programs - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Health Information Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/health-information-managers?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Health Information Management Director jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/health-information-managers/health-information-management-director?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158449 jobs - [Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 356 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158449 jobs - [Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 356 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)