Registered Nurse - Specialty Clinic Float - Full Time / Days

Island Health; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Retirement Plan

Job summary

Island Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support the OBGYN clinic and specialty care across our sites as a Specialty Clinic Float. This full-time, days position requires delivering direct patient care, coordinating clinic flow, and acting as a patient advocate while ensuring safety and adherence to protocols.

The role covers 0.6 FTE in OBGYN and 0.4 FTE in other specialty clinics, requiring strong clinical skills, teamwork, and effective communication to support a seamless

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience in an outpatient physician practice preferred.
• Current WA Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with multiple disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, collects data, documents for visits and assists with exams.
• Triages patient situations by telephone to determine medical attention.
• Administers vaccines and medications; conducts EKG and spirometry tests.
• Performs CLIA-waived lab tests including glucose, INR, pregnancy tests.
• Facilitates and manages clinic flow and patient safety.
• Coordinates service with insurance/referrals and other providers.

Skills

RN clinical experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization skills

Technology proficiency

EMR competency

Education

Registered Nurse license (WA)

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Registered Nurse - Specialty Clinic Float - Full Time / Days

Job Category: Specialty Clinics

Requisition Number: REGIS002246

• Posted : September 3, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Specialty Care Nursing team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard

• Schedule: Full Time (0.6 FTE OBGYN Clinic and 0.4 FTE Specialty Clinics) / Days


• Salary Ranges: $35.70 – $53.54 per hour (DOE)

In this role, you will provide coverage in our OBGYN Clinic and Float to the other Specialty Care Clinics. Under the direction of the Clinic Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) oversees the effective clinical operations of the clinic. This role provides direct patient care and manages patient flow in the clinic, serves as a patient advocate between the clinic and outside entities, and is responsible for clinic safety and execution of proper protocols.

What you will be doing:

• Rooms patients, collects medical data, documents for appropriate visit and assists with the physical exam.


• Triages patient situations over the telephone to determine the appropriate medical attention.


• Under the direction of Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician, administers vaccines and medications IV, PO, IM, SQ. Conducts EKG and Spirometry testing.


• Under the direction of Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician, administers various tests in CLIA-waived lab, including glucose tests, OGTT, INR, federal and non-federal drug screens, pregnancy tests, TB tests, among others.


• Facilitates and manages clinic flow.


• Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages.


• Facilitates the exchange and coordination of information regarding the patient process.


• Consistently utilizes information systems in a confidential and accurate manner.


• Acts as a patient advocate through effective communication with patients, family and other staff regarding the patient’s treatment, ordered tests, procedures, medications and hospitalizations.


• On behalf of patients, coordinates service between clinic and other healthcare entities, such as insurance and medical referrals, or other public health or social services.


• Consistently provides documentation which is legible, pertinent, complete and timely.


• Routinely performs record checks as designated according to clinic policies and protocols.


• Responsible for safety issues and utilization of resources to provide cost effective, quality care.


• Consistently follows clinic policies and procedures.


• Consistently utilizes universal body substance isolation protocols and other identified infection control policies/procedures.


• Consistently provides appropriate feedback to peers and/or supervisors regarding systems or staff performance issues that affect safe, quality care.


• Monitors various inventories, quality assurance requirements, standards, and other patient related needs.


• Assists stocking of medical and pharmaceutical supplies; notifies appropriate staff when inventories are low.


• Assists with documenting oxygen tank checks, checking for outdated supplies and medications.


• Documents medical refrigerator temperatures and adjusts when necessary.


• Maintains clinical and professional expertise through continuing education.


• Employee will function at all times within guidelines established in the Island Hospital HIPAA Compliance Policies and Confidentiality Agreements.


• Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.


• Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick utilization Provides testing and medical dosing for INR patients. Maintains flowsheets of patients in program.


• Orders and maintains required count of State supplied vaccines and completes monthly reporting to the Department of Health.


• Orders all medications and IUDs from Pharmacy.


• Provides injections and immunizations of prescribed medications.


• Inventories crash boxes monthly for outdates and documents completion.


• Conducts ear lavages, sutures removal, and blood pressure checks.


• Documents medical refrigerator temperatures and adjusts when necessary, completes monthly reporting.


• Maintains QA requirements as mandated.

What you will bring to the role:

• Two (2) years of previous clinical experience in an out-patient Physician practice preferred.


• Must maintain current Registered Nurse license issued by the WA Department of Health.


• Must maintain current BLS certification.


• Excellent written and verbal skills; must communicate effectively with individuals from multiple disciplines.


• Strong attention to detail, demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.


• Ability to monitor own work to ensure quality, and possess excellent prioritization skills.


• Ability to identify and use technology applications to increase efficiency and accuracy in support of clinic operations.


• Ability to understand issues, and make decisions regarding data acquisition and management related to Electronic Medical Records.

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits


• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs


• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

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