RN Rural Health Clinics

WhidbeyHealth•Coupeville, WA

14h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a core member of the outpatient Rural Health Clinics team, collaborating with providers, medical assistants, and other staff to deliver comprehensive, safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. The RN carries out the full nursing process, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation, while managing clinic workflows, coordinating services, and providing nursing support and education. The role requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, effective communication, independent work, and the ability to adapt to the clinic’s needs. Vascular Surgery experience is preferred but not necessary. The RN assesses patients, gathers histories and interprets clinical data; develops individualized care plans; coordinates referrals, follow-up, and communication with healthcare teams and tertiary centers; performs and monitors clinical procedures and treatments; administers medications and educates patients about potential side effects; and documents patient care in the electronic health record. The RN also supports clinic workflow and telephone triage, collaborates with and provides support and oversight to other staff, participates in quality initiatives, follows applicable nursing and regulatory standards, and maintains professional competencies and required certifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Active Washington State RN License or Active Multistate License (MSL).
If using an MSL: complete an approved 6-hour Suicide Prevention Training Course and provide a screenshot of submitted demographic data using the Washington State Multistate Nurse Demographic Data Survey.
American Heart Association BLS certification required.
Ability to apply the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Effective and accurate patient communication and education skills.
Clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to manage a variety of patient populations and conditions.
Ability to perform technical skills relevant to the clinic, such as lab draws, equipment operation, and wound care.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

Vascular Surgery experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least one year of Registered Nurse experience in a relevant specialty or department.
Certification for the specified department.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, gather patient history, and interpret pertinent clinical data.
Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs, provider orders, and department-specific protocols.
Coordinate patient care across the continuum, including referrals, follow-up, and communication with healthcare teams and tertiary centers.
Perform, monitor, and supervise clinical procedures and treatments required by the department’s performance checklist.
Administer medications, monitor patient reactions, educate patients about potential side effects, and follow medication safety policies and procedures.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, post-visit instructions, and self-care management.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health record documentation of care, education, and communications.
Support and optimize clinic workflows, manage incoming calls and messages, and perform telephone triage according to established protocols.
Collaborate with the care team and provide support and oversight to medical assistants and other staff.
Participate in departmental and organizational quality initiatives and comply with the Washington Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
Stay current with professional standards and clinical best practices, maintain required certifications, and participate in mandatory training and continuing education.
Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.