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Minimum Data Set Coordinator / RN

Garden Isle Rehab & Nursing

Lihue, Hawaii 96766

$101k–$105k/yr

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RNClinical DocumentationUtilization ReviewMDS Coordinator

Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026

What this might mean for you

Garden Isle Rehab & Nursing is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $101k–$105k a year.

About this role

Are you looking to work for mission driven and passionate MDS Coordinators like yourself? Looking to grow within an organization? We are Ohana Pacific Health. We positively impact thousands of lives each year with the "Ohana Experience", an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care. Hawaii's largest, locally owned post-acute healthcare company. Our vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii. We're looking for passionate Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinators, who ensure timely completion of accurate MDS assessments, care plans and electronic MDS transmission for residents. Additional duties include: Our MDS team coordinates the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) team in development of RAI process in accordance with federal and state regulation. Reviews, edits, corrects, and ensures assessments are signed appropriately signifying completeness and accuracy of all MDS, CAA's, Care Plans and care conference notes.
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Appropriately maximizes reimbursement and resident-centered quality of care delivery based on best-practice standards of care and accurate capture of resident acuity and complete documentation of services provided through accurate MDS review.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Minimum of 1 year of professional nursing experience required
  • Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Hawaii required
  • Maintain active RAC-CT through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC)

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • 401K match
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
  • Mission Driven Ohana & Dedicated Team Culture
  • Competitive pay and benefits

About the employer

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Garden Isle Rehab & Nursing
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You would work at a 109-bed skilled nursing facility on the Wilcox Memorial Hospital campus in Lihue. Garden Isle Rehab & Nursing is part of Ohana Pacific Health and runs both short-term rehab and long-term care with 24-hour RN, LPN,…

109 beds

What reviewers appreciate

  • SNF RN base hourly listed about $48.50–$50.30
  • Tuition reimbursement plus free nurse aide training and a CNA-to-LPN Bridge with tuition help
  • Health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and PTO listed on postings

What reviewers flag

  • MDS Coordinator role is on-site only; remote work is not available
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios are not published
  • No formal RN residency is listed

Benefits: Tuition reimbursement; health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) matching; paid time off; free nurse aide training and CNA-to-LPN Bridge tuition assistance.

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Living in Lihue, HI

Lihue is the commercial hub of Kauai, the Garden Isle, home to the island's main airport and Nawiliwili Harbor. Nurses relocating here trade big-city bustle for small-town island life, with Kalapaki Beach nearby and lush green ridges framing every commute. Expect a slower pace, tight-knit community, and tropical scenery as your everyday backdrop.

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State price level · Hawaii
110
10% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,956/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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