Supervisor- Nursing / Specialty Clinics

This is a new role for us! In the Clinic Nursing Supervisor role, you will play a key role in the department by assisting the Clinic Manager in the operation of the clinic. The Clinical Supervisor serves as a professional role model and may be involved with direct care as needed. You will collaborate with the Clinic Manager to ensure quality care is provided which includes the direct management of patient care and clinical personnel.

Location: Anacortes, WA, Onsite
Schedule: Full Time / 40 hours per week
Salary: $38.55/hr - $56.23/hr

You will provide leadership support for clinical staff, contributes to performance management and staff engagement, and supports operational alignment with Island Hospital’s mission, values, and strategic goals. This position may provide direct patient care as needed to support departmental operations and maintain clinical expertise and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to Washington State law.

What you will be doing:

• Interviews candidates and together with the Clinic Manager makes hiring decisions.


• Facilitates orientation and training of new employees. Rounds with new employees to assess the “fit” with the team; creates bonding opportunities for staff camaraderie.


• Sets and maintains standards of conduct and performance for the clinical staff. If additional clinical knowledge/training is needed for some staff, coordinates resources (MD/DOs for instance) to provide the clinical instruction.


• Schedules clinical staff. Coordinates all leaves for staff including PTO requests, sick time coverage, and FMLA in accordance with the Human Resources department and Policies.


• Plans, assigns and directs clinical staff work.


• Assesses clinical staff to ensure that each employee understands their job functions, the desired result associated with their work and the resources available to achieve the results.


• Provides feedback on staff performance to Clinic Manager and collaborates on any modified training plans or disciplinary plans. Drafts and presents performance evaluations or disciplinary plans for staff.


• Assists the Clinic Manager in providing an excellent patient experience by planning, implementing and enforcing initiatives, projects, programs and standards.


• Demonstrates knowledge of and enforces regulatory compliance with accrediting and licensing bodies such as DNV and the WA DOH, along with patient care policies, procedures and standards.


• Oversight of Infection Control practices for all staff.


• Coaches staff to ensure that they know the standards and their responsibility for upholding them.


• Analyzes trends in quality of patient care based on observation and communication with other professionals (Quality management team). Makes recommendations for improvement to Clinic Manager or others as assigned.


• Coordinates precepting assignments for students for externships and training programs.


• Prepares for and leads monthly clinical staff meetings.


• Oversees inventory of clinical supplies and requests for new supplies. Oversees the State supplied Vaccines and adult vaccines.


• Works closely with Clinic Manager to manage to the clinic budget, quality metrics, and the Service Excellence goals.


• Supports Clinic Manager in review and addressing patient complaints.


• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to the role:

• Must maintain current BLS certification.


• A minimum of two (2) years of nursing/medical assisting leadership experience in an outpatient setting.


• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in an outpatient setting.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide direction and development to employees by coaching and identifying training needs.


• Demonstrated ability to participate and lead a team with excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Must be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail and follow through attitude.


• 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 leave utilization levels.

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

Ready to Apply?

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