MDS Coordinator RN - $10,000 sign-on

Grays Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Center

Aberdeen, Washington

As our MDS Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in driving quality outcomes, ensuring assessment accuracy, and supporting exceptional resident care.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 17 · “Previous MDS experience in Skilled nursing is required” from the posting

Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN license Current Washington RN license (or NLC-eligible)Washington RN license or NLC-eligible
Term: Permanent Full-Time BenefitsFull-time

Do you qualify?

License: Washington RN license or NLC-eligible Current Washington RN license (or NLC-eligible) Check your license
Experience: previous MDS experience in skilled nursing Previous MDS experience in Skilled nursing is required
Experience: previous MDS Coordinator experience Previous MDS Coordinator experience
Also asks: strong knowledge of RAI process and case management Strong knowledge of the RAI process and case management
Also asks: strong attention to detail and organizational abilities Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Also asks: ability to meet all employment screening requirements Ability to meet all employment screening requirements

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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
Bonus: $10,000 sign-on bonus MDS Coordinator RN - $10,000 sign-on
Pay reviews: pay based on experience, qualifications, and skills Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

BenefitsMedical, Dental & VisionMedical, Dental & Vision
BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
BenefitsLife InsuranceLife Insurance
BenefitsShort & Long-Term DisabilityShort & Long-Term Disability
BenefitsCritical Illness & Accident CoverageCritical Illness & Accident Coverage
BenefitsLegal BenefitsLegal Benefits

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BenefitsIdentity Theft ProtectionIdentity Theft Protection
BenefitsAuto & Home Insurance DiscountsAuto & Home Insurance Discounts
BenefitsTraining, mentorship, and professional development✅ Training, mentorship, and professional development
BenefitsEmployee recognition and appreciation programs✅ Employee recognition and appreciation programs
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Disability insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Vision insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day: oversee the MDS process and resident assessments Oversee the MDS process and resident assessments
Day to day: ensure accurate, timely MDS completion and regulatory compliance Ensure accurate, timely MDS completion and regulatory compliance
Day to day: coordinate care planning with interdisciplinary teams Coordinate care planning with interdisciplinary teams
Day to day: support Medicare and Managed Care requirements Support Medicare and Managed Care requirements
Day to day: drive quality outcomes and reimbursement accuracy Drive quality outcomes and reimbursement accuracy
Day to day: serve as key clinical and operational partner within facility Serve as a key clinical and operational partner within the facility
Details: on-site position $55.00-$63.00/hour On-Site Position

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Avalon Health Care Management Inc.

Address: 920 Anderson Drive, Aberdeen, WA, 98520

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MDS Coordinator (RN)

Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center | Aberdeen, WA

$55.00-$63.00/hour

On-Site Position

Previous MDS experience in Skilled nursing is required

Why Choose Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation?

At Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center, our culture is built on five core values:

Integrity • Trust • Excellence • Accountability • Mutual Respect

Located in Aberdeen, Washington, our team is committed to delivering exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services while creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

As our MDS Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in driving quality outcomes, ensuring assessment accuracy, and supporting exceptional resident care. This position offers the opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership while making a meaningful impact on residents, families, and the facility's success.

✅ Competitive compensation

✅ Comprehensive benefits package

✅ Supportive and collaborative leadership team

✅ Career growth and advancement opportunities

✅ Training, mentorship, and professional development

✅ Employee recognition and appreciation programs

✅ Leadership team committed to open communication and support

✅ Meaningful work with real impact on residents and families

Full-Time Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness & Accident Coverage

Legal Benefits

Identity Theft Protection

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

What You'll Do

Oversee the MDS process and resident assessments

Ensure accurate, timely MDS completion and regulatory compliance

Coordinate care planning with interdisciplinary teams

Support Medicare and Managed Care requirements

Drive quality outcomes and reimbursement accuracy

Serve as a key clinical and operational partner within the facility

What You'll Need

Current Washington RN license (or NLC-eligible)

Previous MDS Coordinator experience

Strong knowledge of the RAI process and case management

Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities

Ability to meet all employment screening requirements

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care while making a lasting impact on residents, families, and caregivers.

Apply today!

Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and skills. Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This facility complies with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) regulations. Learn more at https://nursecompact.com.

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What's around it?

Grays Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Center · 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.

Sources

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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$55.00-$63.00/hour

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Aberdeen, WAiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Aberdeen, WA

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Aberdeen, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.