Clinic Nurse - RN or LPN - Part Time

Description

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As part of the Primary 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.

• Location:
  
  Anacortes, WA (Onsite)
• Schedule:
  
  Part Time (0.8 FTE) / Days
• Salary Ranges:
  • Registered Nurse (RN): $35.70 – $53.54 per hour
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): $25.08 – $37.63 per hour
• For information on employee benefits, see the Benefits section below.

• Room patients, collect medical data, document visits, and assist with physical exams.
• Triage patient situations over the telephone to determine appropriate medical attention.
• Under the direction of a Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician, administer vaccines and medications via IV, PO, IM, SQ; conduct EKG and spirometry testing.
• Administer various CLIA-waived lab tests (glucose, OGTT, INR, drug screens, pregnancy tests, TB tests, etc.) under the direction of a Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician.
• Facilitate and manage clinic flow.
• Provide direct patient care to patients of all ages.
• Facilitate the exchange and coordination of information regarding the patient process.
• Consistently utilize information systems confidentially and accurately.
• Act as a patient advocate, communicating effectively with patients, families, and staff about treatment, tests, procedures, medications, and hospitalizations.
• Coordinate services between clinic and other healthcare entities, such as insurance, medical referrals, and public health or social services.
• Provide legible, pertinent, complete, and timely documentation.
• Perform routine record checks according to clinic policies and protocols.
• Address safety issues and utilize resources to provide cost‑effective, quality care.
• Follow clinic policies, procedures, and infection control protocols consistently.
• Provide feedback to peers and supervisors regarding systems or staff performance issues that affect safe, quality care.
• Monitor inventory, quality assurance requirements, standards, and other patient‑related needs.
• Assist in stocking medical and pharmaceutical supplies and notify staff when inventories are low.
• Enter data for the state‑supplied childhood vaccine program.
• Assist with documenting oxygen tank checks, checking for outdated supplies and medications.
• Document medical refrigerator temperatures and adjust when necessary.
• Maintain clinical and professional expertise through continuing education.
• Function within guidelines of Island Health HIPAA Compliance Policies and Confidentiality Agreements.
• Interact positively with administration, directors, managers, supervisors, peers, co‑workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
• Meet regular attendance standards and maintain below-average sick utilization.
• Provide testing and medical dosing for INR patients; maintain patient flow sheets.
• Order and maintain required counts of state‑supplied vaccines and complete monthly reporting to the Department of Health.
• Order all medications and IUDs from pharmacy.
• Provide injections and immunizations of prescribed medications.
• Inventory crash boxes monthly for outdates and document completion.
• Conduct ear lavages, suture removal, and blood pressure checks.
• Maintain QA requirements as mandated.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with multiple disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to monitor own work to ensure quality and prioritization.
• Proficiency with technology applications to increase efficiency in clinic operations.
• Understanding of data acquisition and management related to Electronic Medical Records and ability to make decisions regarding them.

• Two (2) years of previous clinical experience in an outpatient physician practice preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the Washington Department of Health.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Two (2) years of previous clinical experience in an outpatient physician practice preferred.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Washington Department of Health.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• 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.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.