MDS Coordinator RN - $10,000 sign-on

Avalon Health Care Group

Aberdeen, Washington

Eligibility: GeneralSign-on bonus

Posted Jun 18

Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN license Must have a current, active license to practice as an Registered Nurse (RN) in State of practice.
Term: Permanent

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License: Must have a current, active license to practice as an Registered Nurse (RN) in State of practice.
Also asks: Must be well-versed in inter-personal communications.
Also asks: Must be familiar with the RAI process and Case Management.
Also asks: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Also asks: Must meet all local health regulation and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Washington staff rolesWashington staff postings that state pay run $36/hr to $76/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $69/hr, across 1,332 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Benefits

401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
401k/Retirement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

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FSA
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

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On call: No call

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Avalon Health Care Group

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Avalon Health Care Group (Avalon Health Care Management, Inc.) is a post-acute care company founded over 30 years ago by Lewis Garrett and a partner. The company operates skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, providing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and related…

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Grays Harbor Health and Rehab in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator!

$55 .00 - $63.00/hr

Full-time or Part-time

$10,000 sign-on for full time

This position is on site

Previous MDS experience required

Use your nursing skills to serve others in our fantastic facility.

Avalon offers great pay with career growth opportunities including tuition reimbursement and career advancement courses.

Develop lasting relationships with your patients and the staff in our building. The valuable work we do makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Full-time Are Eligible For

401K
Medical, Dental & Vision
FSA & Dependent Care FSA
Life Insurance
AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

The Resident Assessment Coordinator will be responsible for all of the facility Medicare and Managed Care residents as directed by the Resident Assessment Director. This will include the oversight of all service provided during inpatient stay from admission to discharge. This position is also responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all OBRA required assessments. This role is viewed as a key financial and clinical member of the management team. This position will not be subject to nursing “call” schedules.

Qualifications

Must have a current, active license to practice as an Registered Nurse (RN) in State of practice.
Must be well-versed in inter-personal communications.
Must be familiar with the RAI process and Case Management.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must meet all local health regulation and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

This facility complies with the Nurse License Compact (NLC) regulations. Applicants can learn more at https://nursecompact.com .

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What's around it?

In Aberdeen, WA

Aberdeen, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% above the US average

Median rent: $1,049/mo
Household income: $52,195/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Aberdeen, WA

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Aberdeen follow a distinct geographical gradient, with the most established and desirable enclaves concentrated on the west side and in the hills. Neighborhoods like North Aberdeen, Bel-Aire, and Pinewild offer quiet, tree-lined residential streets, while elevated districts such as Herbig Heights and Pilgrim Heights sit at the upper tier of the local market. South of the Chehalis River, South Aberdeen and Paradise Harbor provide contained, quiet neighborhoods, complemented by the adjacent municipality of Cosmopolis just across the river. In contrast, East Aberdeen and districts near the industrial waterfront along Highway 12 feature older, more variable housing stock.

Residential choices in Aberdeen follow a distinct geographical gradient, with the most established and desirable enclaves concentrated on the west side and in the hills. Neighborhoods like North Aberdeen, Bel-Aire, and Pinewild offer quiet, tree-lined residential streets, while elevated districts such as Herbig Heights and Pilgrim Heights sit at the upper tier of the local market.

South of the Chehalis River, South Aberdeen and Paradise Harbor provide contained, quiet neighborhoods, complemented by the adjacent municipality of Cosmopolis just across the river. In contrast, East Aberdeen and districts near the industrial waterfront along Highway 12 feature older, more variable housing stock.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: themovegenie.com Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: livinginwashington.net Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundGetting around Aberdeen is straightforward, anchored by US Highway 101 and US Highway 12, which converge in town to link local medical facilities with neighboring Hoquiam, Cosmopolis, and points east toward Olympia. The street layout is flat and compact, keeping hospital commutes brief and hospital parking generally accessible and uncomplicated. Public transit is operated by Grays Harbor Transit, which runs regional and local bus routes across the harbor, though driving remains the primary mode of travel for shift workers.

Getting around Aberdeen is straightforward, anchored by US Highway 101 and US Highway 12, which converge in town to link local medical facilities with neighboring Hoquiam, Cosmopolis, and points east toward Olympia. The street layout is flat and compact, keeping hospital commutes brief and hospital parking generally accessible and uncomplicated.

Public transit is operated by Grays Harbor Transit, which runs regional and local bus routes across the harbor, though driving remains the primary mode of travel for shift workers.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: themovegenie.com Source 2: livinginwashington.net Source 3: agoda.com

OutdoorsRecreational life is shaped by the confluence of the Chehalis and Wishkah rivers, which provide direct channels for kayaking, boating, and coastal fishing. In town, Sam Benn Memorial Park offers open green lawns and walking paths, while nearby Bottle Beach State Park provides expansive boardwalks and prime tidal birdwatching along Grays Harbor. For broader excursions, the ocean beaches of Ocean Shores and Westport and the lush temperate trails of Olympic National Park's Quinault Rain Forest are under an hour's drive away.

Recreational life is shaped by the confluence of the Chehalis and Wishkah rivers, which provide direct channels for kayaking, boating, and coastal fishing. In town, Sam Benn Memorial Park offers open green lawns and walking paths, while nearby Bottle Beach State Park provides expansive boardwalks and prime tidal birdwatching along Grays Harbor.

For broader excursions, the ocean beaches of Ocean Shores and Westport and the lush temperate trails of Olympic National Park's Quinault Rain Forest are under an hour's drive away.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: themovegenie.com Source 2: livinginwashington.net Source 3: agoda.com Source 4: tripadvisor.com

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Living in Aberdeen

Aberdeen offers relocating nurses a grounded, unpretentious coastal lifestyle where the Chehalis and Wishkah rivers meet Grays Harbor. Known as the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula and the birthplace of grunge, the city delivers immediate access to wilderness trails in the Quinault Rain Forest, beach outings in Ocean Shores and Westport, and maritime heritage centered on the tall ship Lady Washington. Living here means accepting a distinctly working-class setting and persistent coastal dampness, with baseline Pacific rain shaping daily routines. However, healthcare professionals benefit from an easy commute along US-101 and US-12, uncomplicated parking at regional facilities, and a cost environment that avoids Puget Sound pressures. For housing, established western neighborhoods like North Aberdeen and Bel-Aire, hillside pockets like Herbig Heights, and the quiet enclave of Cosmopolis offer serene residential settings with spacious yards. While fine dining and commercial entertainment are modest—often prompting weekend trips toward Olympia—Aberdeen rewards outdoor-oriented clinicians seeking a peaceful, close-knit base surrounded by Pacific Northwest waterways and coastal forests.

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As of 2026-07Source 1: themovegenie.com Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: livinginwashington.net Source 4: agoda.com Source 5: visitgraysharbor.com

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Aberdeen, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.