RN, Primary Care, Walk-In & Specialty Care Clinic

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a core member of the outpatient clinic team, working in collaboration with providers, medical assistants, and other staff to deliver comprehensive care. The RN is responsible for the full nursing process, from patient assessment and planning to implementing and evaluating care. This role ensures safe, efficient, and patient-centered care by managing clinic workflows, coordinating services, and providing expert nursing support and education.

Cardiology
Oak Harbor, WA
Nursing
Full-time, Days 8 hour, M-F
FTE 1
Posted 02/24/2026
Req # 16520
Work Location:
Onsite

Patient Care And Clinical Support

• Assessment & Care Planning:
  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.
• Care Coordination:
  Manage patient care across the continuum, including referrals, follow-up, and communication with other healthcare teams and tertiary centers.
• Clinical Procedures:
  Perform, monitor, and supervise clinical procedures and treatments as required by the department's performance checklist.
• Medication Administration:
  Administer medications, monitor patient reactions, and educate patients on potential side effects. Adhere to all policies and procedures for medication safety and administration.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Advise and educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, post-visit instructions, and self-care management.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all patient care, education, and communications in the electronic health record (EHR).

Departmental & Professional Responsibilities

• Workflow & Triage:
  Support and optimize clinic workflows, manage incoming patient calls and messages, and perform telephone triage in accordance with established protocols.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with the entire care team, providing support and oversight to medical assistants and other staff.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Participate in departmental and organizational quality initiatives. Adhere to the standards of the Washington Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and all regulatory requirements.
• Professional Development:
  Stay current with professional standards and clinical best practices. Maintain required certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS) and participate in mandatory training and continuing education.

• Applying the full nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Effective and accurate patient communication and education
• Clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Managing a variety of patient populations and conditions
• Technical skills relevant to the specific clinic (e.g., specific lab draws, equipment operation, wound care, etc.)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Maintaining a safe and clean clinical environment

Education

• Required:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred: BSN.

Training And Experience

• At least one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a relevant specialty or department is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Active WA State RN License or Active Multistate License (MSL)
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Certification for specified department preferred.

For MSL Requirements:

Whidbey Health Employees who work a 0.6 FTE or higher are categorized as, “benefit eligible”.

for benefit information.

Wage Range: $40 - $72

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