NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - MDS
State of Florida, Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Overview
Requisition No: 874779. Agency: Veterans Affairs. Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - MDS. Pay Plan: Career Service. Position Number: 50001666. Salary: $72,113.08/Annually. Posting Closing Date: 05/24/2026.
Note: This position is in the Career Service system. Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.
Position Details
Florida Department of Veterans\u2019 Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture. Emory L. Bennett Memorial State Veterans\u2019 Nursing Home, Daytona Beach, Volusia County. Annual Salary: $72,113.08. Paid Bi-Weekly.
Employee Benefits
Competitive Wage Scale
Health Insurance - Family Plan $180 per month
Health Insurance - Individual Plan $50 per month
Choice of Insurance plans - HMO or PPO
Life, Dental, Vision and much more offered
State Pension/Retirement and 401K
104 hours of vacation
104 hours of sick leave
Nine paid holidays
Tuition Waiver Program for full-time employees - up to 6 credit hours each semester
The FDVA Nursing State Veterans’ Nursing Homes and Domiciliary are designated employment sites for the Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program. From funds available, the program may make nursing education loan repayments of up to $4,000.00 per year, per nurse enrolled in the program, for a maximum of four years. Payment is made at the end of each 12-month enrollment period and made directly to the participant’s lender. Enrollment and payment of awards is based on available funds.
Minimum Qualifications
Florida State Licensed Registered Nurse.
Six (6) years of professional nursing experience. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field AND two years of nursing experience or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field may substitute for the nursing experience.
Must have MDS Certification and have experience with MDS Care Plan.
Must have excellent computer skills.
Must be willing to work weekends or holidays if necessary
Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a long-term health care facility.
Position Description
The incumbent will be responsible for scheduling or overseeing scheduling of all resident MDS assessments to ensure timeliness.
Coordinate and oversee all functions of the MDS assessment process to assure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Participate in the pre-admission process to determine potential residents’ level of care.
Participate in resident level of care determination upon admission.
Participate in tracking changes in residents’ level of care to ensure timely scheduling of MDS assessments.
Be familiar with residents’ condition and care needs.
Review all MDS assessments and related forms to certify timely completion by signing the MDS forms on the appropriate sections.
Review reports of timely completion of residents’ MDS assessments and care plans and take follow-up action as necessary.
Participate in the Quality Assessment and Assurance Program, in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Coordinator.
Analyze Quality Indicator reports for potential resident concerns and problems and review residents’ care plans to be sure this information is included.
Conduct and/or participate in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation conference meetings.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
Complete reports and assignments accurately and adhere to established time schedules.
Establish open lines of communication between all departments.
Observe infection control procedures relating to nursing services.
Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
Consistently work cooperatively with administration, nursing service personnel, physicians, community agencies, residents, families and consultants.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Service.
Perform all duties assigned in a cooperative, effective, timely and professional manner.
The Florida Department of Veterans\u2019 Affairs also notes: Veterans\u2019 Preference applies to Career Service vacancies. Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and may be eligible for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Documentation must be attached with each submission (e.g., DD Form 214 Member Copy #4). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with applicable laws.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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Requisition No: 874779. Agency: Veterans Affairs. Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - MDS. Pay Plan: Career Service. Position Number: 50001666. Salary: $72,113.08/Annually. Posting Closing Date: 05/24/2026.
Note: This position is in the Career Service system. Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.
Position Details
Florida Department of Veterans\u2019 Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture. Emory L. Bennett Memorial State Veterans\u2019 Nursing Home, Daytona Beach, Volusia County. Annual Salary: $72,113.08. Paid Bi-Weekly.
Employee Benefits
Competitive Wage Scale
Health Insurance - Family Plan $180 per month
Health Insurance - Individual Plan $50 per month
Choice of Insurance plans - HMO or PPO
Life, Dental, Vision and much more offered
State Pension/Retirement and 401K
104 hours of vacation
104 hours of sick leave
Nine paid holidays
Tuition Waiver Program for full-time employees - up to 6 credit hours each semester
The FDVA Nursing State Veterans’ Nursing Homes and Domiciliary are designated employment sites for the Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program. From funds available, the program may make nursing education loan repayments of up to $4,000.00 per year, per nurse enrolled in the program, for a maximum of four years. Payment is made at the end of each 12-month enrollment period and made directly to the participant’s lender. Enrollment and payment of awards is based on available funds.
Minimum Qualifications
Florida State Licensed Registered Nurse.
Six (6) years of professional nursing experience. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field AND two years of nursing experience or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field may substitute for the nursing experience.
Must have MDS Certification and have experience with MDS Care Plan.
Must have excellent computer skills.
Must be willing to work weekends or holidays if necessary
Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a long-term health care facility.
Position Description
The incumbent will be responsible for scheduling or overseeing scheduling of all resident MDS assessments to ensure timeliness.
Coordinate and oversee all functions of the MDS assessment process to assure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Participate in the pre-admission process to determine potential residents’ level of care.
Participate in resident level of care determination upon admission.
Participate in tracking changes in residents’ level of care to ensure timely scheduling of MDS assessments.
Be familiar with residents’ condition and care needs.
Review all MDS assessments and related forms to certify timely completion by signing the MDS forms on the appropriate sections.
Review reports of timely completion of residents’ MDS assessments and care plans and take follow-up action as necessary.
Participate in the Quality Assessment and Assurance Program, in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Coordinator.
Analyze Quality Indicator reports for potential resident concerns and problems and review residents’ care plans to be sure this information is included.
Conduct and/or participate in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation conference meetings.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
Complete reports and assignments accurately and adhere to established time schedules.
Establish open lines of communication between all departments.
Observe infection control procedures relating to nursing services.
Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
Consistently work cooperatively with administration, nursing service personnel, physicians, community agencies, residents, families and consultants.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Service.
Perform all duties assigned in a cooperative, effective, timely and professional manner.
The Florida Department of Veterans\u2019 Affairs also notes: Veterans\u2019 Preference applies to Career Service vacancies. Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and may be eligible for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Documentation must be attached with each submission (e.g., DD Form 214 Member Copy #4). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with applicable laws.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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