MDS Coordinator

Palm Beach Nursing

Lake Worth, Florida

Palm Beach Nursing is long-term care.

Eligibility: Clinical DocumentationUtilization ReviewLong-term Care
Unit: MDS

Posted Jul 26

Shift and hours: Days40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Skilled Nursing
License: RN licenseActive RN license in the state of Florida
Term: Permanent

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $44/hr, across 1,633 postings.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance
Company Perks and Employee Discounts
Employee Recognition Programs
Supportive, Team-Oriented Atmosphere
Medical Insurance

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Palm Beach Nursing

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You would be walking into Palm Beach Nursing on Lakewood Road in Lake Worth—a 120-certified-bed skilled nursing and long-term care center, not a hospital wing. The work sits in SNF territory: MDS/RAI/PDPM, care plans, and the steady rhythm of Medicare…

120 beds

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Palm Beach Nursing Center is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in PDPM and Medicare documentation, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting exceptional resident care. Key responsibilities include completing and coordinating MDS assessments, developing individualized care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, monitoring PDPM requirements, reviewing QI/QM reports, participating in surveys and audits, submitting assessments electronically, and educating staff on MDS/PDPM updates.

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In Lake Worth, FL

Lake Worth, FL

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Life in Lake Worth, FL

NeighborhoodsLake Worth Beach offers distinct pockets defined largely by their relationship to the coastline and Interstate 95. East of I-95, neighborhoods like College Park and Parrot Cove feature tree-lined residential streets with restored 1920s cottages and bungalows, providing a classic Florida neighborhood feel close to downtown. Downtown Jewel and the Bryant Park blocks place residents within steps of Lake and Lucerne avenues and the Intracoastal Waterway, catering to apartment renters who value walkability over lot size. South Palm Park sits between Dixie Highway and the lagoon, offering single-family homes within biking distance of the municipal beach. Further inland, Sunset Ridge and western unincorporated communities like Paradise Cove transition into suburban subdivisions with larger lots, dedicated off-street parking, and modern master-planned amenities.

Lake Worth Beach offers distinct pockets defined largely by their relationship to the coastline and Interstate 95. East of I-95, neighborhoods like College Park and Parrot Cove feature tree-lined residential streets with restored 1920s cottages and bungalows, providing a classic Florida neighborhood feel close to downtown. Downtown Jewel and the Bryant Park blocks place residents within steps of Lake and Lucerne avenues and the Intracoastal Waterway, catering to apartment renters who value walkability over lot size.

South Palm Park sits between Dixie Highway and the lagoon, offering single-family homes within biking distance of the municipal beach. Further inland, Sunset Ridge and western unincorporated communities like Paradise Cove transition into suburban subdivisions with larger lots, dedicated off-street parking, and modern master-planned amenities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: movesaferelocation.com Source 2: valuestoreit.com Source 3: trulia.com

Getting aroundMost daily travel around Lake Worth Beach relies on driving via Interstate 95, Dixie Highway (U.S. 1), and Congress Avenue. Downtown West Palm Beach sits roughly ten miles north, with driving times running approximately 15 to 20 minutes in normal conditions and stretching toward 25 minutes during peak rush periods. Commuters traveling south toward Boynton Beach or Delray Beach face roughly a 20-minute drive, while Fort Lauderdale is roughly 37 miles south down the interstate, taking between 45 and 60 minutes. Regional transit is supported by the Tri-Rail commuter rail line along the western corridor, connecting north to West Palm Beach and south to Miami, while Palm Tran provides county bus connections across major thoroughfares. Parking is generally manageable in residential areas, though street parking and municipal lots around downtown Lake and Lucerne avenues become heavily congested on weekend evenings.

Most daily travel around Lake Worth Beach relies on driving via Interstate 95, Dixie Highway (U.S. 1), and Congress Avenue. Downtown West Palm Beach sits roughly ten miles north, with driving times running approximately 15 to 20 minutes in normal conditions and stretching toward 25 minutes during peak rush periods.

Commuters traveling south toward Boynton Beach or Delray Beach face roughly a 20-minute drive, while Fort Lauderdale is roughly 37 miles south down the interstate, taking between 45 and 60 minutes. Regional transit is supported by the Tri-Rail commuter rail line along the western corridor, connecting north to West Palm Beach and south to Miami, while Palm Tran provides county bus connections across major thoroughfares.

Parking is generally manageable in residential areas, though street parking and municipal lots around downtown Lake and Lucerne avenues become heavily congested on weekend evenings.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: valuestoreit.com Source 2: trulia.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life revolves around the Atlantic oceanfront and the Lake Worth Lagoon. The William O. Lockhart Municipal Pier and Lake Worth Beach Park serve as focal points for surfing, sunrise walks, and ocean fishing. Along the Intracoastal Waterway, Bryant Park offers open waterfront lawns, a fishing pier, and boat ramps, while the adjacent Snook Islands Natural Area encompasses 100 acres of protected wetlands featuring a boardwalk, educational kiosks, and launches for kayaks and paddleboards where visitors spot manatees, dolphins, and tropical birds. Further inland, regional spaces such as Okeeheelee Park expand recreation options with extensive walking trails, freshwater lakes, and golf facilities.

Outdoor life revolves around the Atlantic oceanfront and the Lake Worth Lagoon. The William O. Lockhart Municipal Pier and Lake Worth Beach Park serve as focal points for surfing, sunrise walks, and ocean fishing.

Along the Intracoastal Waterway, Bryant Park offers open waterfront lawns, a fishing pier, and boat ramps, while the adjacent Snook Islands Natural Area encompasses 100 acres of protected wetlands featuring a boardwalk, educational kiosks, and launches for kayaks and paddleboards where visitors spot manatees, dolphins, and tropical birds. Further inland, regional spaces such as Okeeheelee Park expand recreation options with extensive walking trails, freshwater lakes, and golf facilities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: valuestoreit.com Source 2: thepalmbeaches.com Source 3: wellingtonvistafl.com

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Lake Worth Beach offers relocating healthcare professionals a distinctly creative, coastal alternative to South Florida's polished corporate enclaves. Positioned just south of West Palm Beach, the city centers on a lively, mural-lined downtown along Lake and Lucerne avenues anchored by the historic Lake Worth Playhouse, the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, and vibrant local restaurants like Paradiso Ristorante and oceanfront Benny's on the Beach. Nurses working regional shifts benefit from direct transit corridors: Interstate 95, Congress Avenue, and Tri-Rail provide reliable access to major medical centers in West Palm Beach in roughly 15 to 20 minutes, as well as easy connections south toward Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Choosing a home involves balancing lifestyle tradeoffs: walkable downtown apartments and historic 1920s cottages in College Park or South Palm Park offer proximity to the William O. Lockhart Municipal Pier and Snook Islands kayaking, but sacrifice off-street parking and yard size. Meanwhile, single-family neighborhoods like Sunset Ridge or western developments past the Turnpike trade walkability for modern layouts and quiet suburban ease.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: movesaferelocation.com Source 2: valuestoreit.com Source 3: trulia.com Source 4: thepalmbeaches.com

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