Now Hiring MDS Nurse

Job Description:

At Lexington Medical Lodge, we’re proud to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation care with a hometown-hospitality feel, supported by an interdisciplinary clinical team and a warm employee culture.

As our MDS Nurse, you’ll benefit from:

• A stable, predictable schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

• No nights, weekends, or on-call shifts to disrupt your home and family life

• Higher starting pay than traditional floor nursing roles (based on your experience)

• Opportunity to develop or deepen your expertise in MDS coordination, documentation, and resident care planning

• A supportive leadership team, committed to your professional growth and job satisfaction

• Meaningful work serving post-hospital rehab patients and long-term residents, helping them thrive in a beautifully maintained facility

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete accurate, timely Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements

• Coordinate with case managers, therapists, nursing staff, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop, update, and monitor individualized resident care plans

• Track and document resident progress, update MDS data as conditions change, and ensure resident care plans remain aligned with clinical needs

• Manage timely submission of all required MDS documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness

• Educate and support clinical and ancillary staff on care plans, documentation practices, and resident care coordination

• Monitor outcomes, follow through on care plan interventions, and recommend adjustments as needed

Qualifications

We welcome applications from LVNs and RNs who are detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy a planning/coordination role within skilled nursing care. Ideal candidates will have:

• A current Texas LVN or RN license

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting

• Previous MDS coordinator or MDS nursing experience strongly preferred

• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health records (like PointClickCare) or MDS-related software

• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and support staff training

• The ability to work independently, take ownership of the MDS process, and respond proactively to resident care changes

Compensation & Hiring Info

Compensation is based on your experience level, with a starting rate above typical floor nurse pay to reflect the specialization and consistency of this role.

If you are an LVN or RN seeking a structured workweek, no on-call burden, and a meaningful opportunity to shape resident care through care planning, we would love to connect with you.