MDS Coordinator RN - Sequim, WA
Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim
Sequim, WA
- Eligibility
- Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review NursesAdministrative & Consulting Nurses
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Psych
Posted Jun 17
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Inside the WA staff range
WA staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $63/hr, across 693 postings.
About this role
MDS Coordinator - Registered Nurse
Status: Full-Time Salary: $53.00 - $63.00 hourly DOE
Location: Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim - 1000 S 5th Ave, Sequim, WA 98382
Apply at Teamavamere.com (https://teamavamere.com/)
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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 and Job
Responsibilities
Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. Ensure all personnel involved in providing care to the residents are aware of care Schedule and facilitate care plan Monitor and guide the completion of PPS and OBRA Ensure accuracy of clinical assessments and documentation. Ensure legal compliance with all state and federal guidelines, including, but not limited to following MDS processes.
Manage the utilization review (UR) Oversee the MAR’s treatment, flow sheets, and physician’s Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident’s response to care. Coordinate with other departments to ensure consistency in resident care. Participate in facility surveys by authorized government Report findings and make recommendations to management.
Act in a supporting role to the Administrator and Director of Nursing of the facility.
Qualifications
Nursing degree from an accredited college or In accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements, maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a licensed nurse in this state. Oregon: RN is required Washington: RN is preferred MDS certification Knowledge and experience in the RAI process, CAAs, RUG categories, and MDS 0. Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care communities.
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program. Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave. EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits. Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement. Generous employee referral bonus program. Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account). Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company. Voluntary
Benefits
Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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- Licenses & Certifications
- Required
- Registered Nurse
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Requirements
- Nursing degree from an accredited college or
- In accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements, maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a licensed nurse in this state.
- Oregon: RN is required
- Washington: RN is preferred
- MDS certification
- Knowledge and experience in the RAI process, CAAs, RUG categories, and MDS 0.
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- Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care communities.
- At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary
Benefits highlights
- Employee discount
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- 401(k)
- Pet insurance
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- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
Place
- City
- Sequim, WA
- Median rent
- $1,195/mo
- Local household income
- $59,707/yr
- State price level
- 7% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Washington index 107.0, where 100 is the national average.
Sequim sits in Washington's Olympic Peninsula rain shadow, offering a sunnier microclimate than surrounding Pacific Northwest towns. Nurses relocating here find a quiet agricultural community near the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with lavender farms, retirement communities, and easy access to Olympic National Park's hiking trails.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
On your path
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Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?