MDS Coordinator RN

Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim

Sequim, Washington

Eligibility: Clinical DocumentationUtilization ReviewLong-term Care

Posted Jun 27

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Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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 1,337 postings.

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Employee discount
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Career development plan
Referral program
401(k)

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Pet insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

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Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim

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Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim is a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Sequim, Washington (98382). The facility focuses on resident rehabilitation and long-term care, as evidenced by the regulatory frameworks referenced in its job descriptions, including PPS (Prospective…

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MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse. The primary purpose of this position is to participate in developing plans of patient care for each resident and to review the resident's medical and nursing treatments to ensure they are in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes. Essential duties include reviewing resident care plans, scheduling and facilitating care plan meetings, monitoring completion of PPS and OBRA, ensuring accuracy of clinical assessments and documentation, managing utilization review, overseeing MAR treatment and flow sheets, charting nurses' notes, coordinating with other departments, and participating in facility surveys.

What's around it?

In Sequim, WA

Sequim, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% above the US average

Median rent: $1,195/mo
Household income: $59,707/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Sequim, WA

NeighborhoodsSequim's residential landscape follows an elevation and highway-access gradient. Buyers seeking central convenience and simpler commutes settle along the US-101 and Washington Street corridor in Downtown Sequim or Carlsborg, though Carlsborg trades neighborhood polish for practical highway access. To the north, Sunland offers master-planned, HOA-managed living built around golf courses near the water, while Dungeness features larger parcels and historic agricultural charm closer to the coastline. Higher-end hillside neighborhoods like Bell Hill and Cedar Ridge sit directly in the core of the rain shadow and command steep premiums for sweeping views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic foothills. Further south, Happy Valley offers expansive acreage and a pastoral feel, though it experiences slightly more overcast conditions than the sunny valley floor.

Sequim's residential landscape follows an elevation and highway-access gradient. Buyers seeking central convenience and simpler commutes settle along the US-101 and Washington Street corridor in Downtown Sequim or Carlsborg, though Carlsborg trades neighborhood polish for practical highway access.

To the north, Sunland offers master-planned, HOA-managed living built around golf courses near the water, while Dungeness features larger parcels and historic agricultural charm closer to the coastline. Higher-end hillside neighborhoods like Bell Hill and Cedar Ridge sit directly in the core of the rain shadow and command steep premiums for sweeping views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic foothills.

Further south, Happy Valley offers expansive acreage and a pastoral feel, though it experiences slightly more overcast conditions than the sunny valley floor.

Sources

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

Getting aroundHealthcare workers in Sequim typically commute west along US-101 into Port Angeles, where the county's primary inpatient hospital facilities are located. The drive averages roughly twenty minutes from central Sequim, but can range from fifteen to forty minutes depending on whether a nurse lives up on Bell Hill, out in Dungeness, or near the highway. Travel east along US-101 connects easily to Jamestown S'Klallam tribal health centers and enterprises in Blyn. Transit is available through Clallam Transit buses running the US-101 corridor, though routes do not run on Sundays, making personal vehicle ownership virtually mandatory for shift workers.

Healthcare workers in Sequim typically commute west along US-101 into Port Angeles, where the county's primary inpatient hospital facilities are located. The drive averages roughly twenty minutes from central Sequim, but can range from fifteen to forty minutes depending on whether a nurse lives up on Bell Hill, out in Dungeness, or near the highway.

Travel east along US-101 connects easily to Jamestown S'Klallam tribal health centers and enterprises in Blyn. Transit is available through Clallam Transit buses running the US-101 corridor, though routes do not run on Sundays, making personal vehicle ownership virtually mandatory for shift workers.

Sources

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

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, home to the sand spit and lighthouse jutting into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Cyclists and runners utilize the Olympic Discovery Trail, which crosses the Dungeness River via the historic trestle at Railroad Bridge Park. Boaters and shoreline walkers frequent John Wayne Marina along Sequim Bay, while herds of wild Roosevelt elk can regularly be spotted grazing in nearby valley pastures. Year-round hiking and trail access are enhanced by the local dry microclimate, with Olympic National Park trailheads located a short drive south and west.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, home to the sand spit and lighthouse jutting into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Cyclists and runners utilize the Olympic Discovery Trail, which crosses the Dungeness River via the historic trestle at Railroad Bridge Park.

Boaters and shoreline walkers frequent John Wayne Marina along Sequim Bay, while herds of wild Roosevelt elk can regularly be spotted grazing in nearby valley pastures. Year-round hiking and trail access are enhanced by the local dry microclimate, with Olympic National Park trailheads located a short drive south and west.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: themovegenie.com Source 2: jardindusoleil.com Source 3: niche.com

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Living in Sequim

Sequim offers healthcare workers a Pacific Northwest setting unlike any other, defined by the Olympic rain shadow that keeps annual rainfall around sixteen inches under what locals call the Blue Hole. For nurses, daily routine frequently includes a scenic 15-to-40-minute drive along US-101 into Port Angeles, where primary hospital facilities are concentrated, or serving regional outpatient clinics and Jamestown S'Klallam healthcare enterprises in Blyn. Days off are spent walking the Dungeness Spit, cycling the Olympic Discovery Trail past Railroad Bridge Park, or grabbing wood-fired plates at Alderwood Bistro and fresh catches at Salty Girls. However, relocating medical staff must weigh clear lifestyle trade-offs: the town caters largely to retirees, nightlife is essentially nonexistent after eight in the evening, and finding modern rental housing can prove challenging amid limited inventory. For clinicians who prefer quiet coastal living, lavender fields, and reliable sunshine over big-city amenities, Sequim provides a distinct, nature-focused base on the Olympic Peninsula.

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As of 2026-03Source 1: themovegenie.com Source 2: livinginwashington.net Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: jardindusoleil.com

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Sequim, WAiFrom Census ACS 2024.

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Sequim, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.