What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist position at Columbia Basin Hospital?
Join a Mission-Driven Team in Beautiful Central Washington
Position Highlights
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7-on / 7-off schedule, 21 weeks per year ( committee responsibilities), for optimal work-life balance
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Competitive sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance for qualified applicants
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Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family
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Employer-matched retirement plan, free money
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Free life insurance and malpractice coverage
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Free Washington State medical license coverage
We are a team of over 200 passionate professionals committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care close to home. We are currently seeking a dedicated Inpatient Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our 25-bed Critical Access Hospital.
In this role, you'll provide comprehensive inpatient care—including admissions, rounding, coordination of discharges, and care for swing bed patients. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered outcomes in a supportive, tight-knit community. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician who thrives in a rural setting, values continuity of care, and enjoys practicing where it truly makes a difference.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensuring the delivery of top-notch, evidenced based, patient centric care on the inpatient unit.
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Collaborating with and advising a multidisciplinary team.
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Managing swing bed patients and coordinating care transitions.
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Educating patients and families.
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Handling emergencies with calm, grace and the occasional coffee/tea.
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Participating in medical staff meetings, improvement initiatives and hospital committees.
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Providing 24-hour call coverage as scheduled, including in-house and on-call responsibilities.
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Demonstrating procedural knowledge of central lines, chest tubes, lumbar puncture, intubation or willingness to learn.
Qualifications
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ARNP and RN with an unrestricted Washington State Medical License
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Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or as an Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications
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Experience in managing acute, chronic, and critical conditions
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Comfortable practicing in a rural or semi-rural environment
Why Join Us?
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with the application process or an accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Department.
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000