Joy Kerns

Triage Nurse Lead · Island Health

Nurse Burlington, WA

Overview

Level
Staff
Gender
Female

Experience

Triage Nurse LeadCurrent
Island Health
Burlington, WA

Education

University Of Washington
2008 – 2009
Misericordia University
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
1991 – 1995

Skills

Nursing Acls Bls Certificate In Forensics Certificate In Private Investigations Diabetes Ob/Gyn Iv Ehr Post Anesthesia Care Acute Care Clinics Medical Records Medical/Surgical Home Care Public Health Case Managment Pain Management Medical Terminology Ambulatory

About Island Health

Employees
500 to 999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Burlington, WA

Professional Overview

Joy Kerns is a Triage Nurse Lead, currently affiliated with Island Health, based in Burlington, WA. As a nurse, Kerns contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Burlington, WA. Kerns holds academic credentials, including Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, from University Of Washington and Misericordia University. Core competencies include Nursing, Acls, Bls, Certificate In Forensics, Certificate In Private Investigations. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Burlington, WA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,760 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Joy Kerns is one of them.
  • 10,247 Nurses are based in WA (out of 30,795 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 25 contacts at Island Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in WA: $121,000 – $182,000 (median $141,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in WA: Multicare Health System (456), Providence Health & Services (405), Swedish Medical Center (385).
  • 7% of Nurses in WA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 73% of Nurses in WA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joy Kerns located?

Joy Kerns is based in Burlington, WA. They are currently affiliated with Island Health.

What is Joy Kerns's specialty?

Joy Kerns specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Triage Nurse Lead.

Where does Joy Kerns currently work?

Joy Kerns currently works at Island Health.

What is Joy Kerns's educational background?

Joy Kerns attended University Of Washington and Misericordia University.

How do I contact Joy Kerns for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a Nurse?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in WA?

Nurses in WA typically earn $121,000 to $182,000 annually, with a median of $141,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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