Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner; ARNP

Central Washington University is recruiting a Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to join our Student Health Services team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they provide medical services for the University's students. The role is a 8-month cyclic, campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the  academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Rent Cafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more:
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This position provides acute, primary and preventative medical care to students at Central Washington University. This clinic is accredited through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. within a multi-disciplinary team format. Newly graduated professionals are welcome. Provides medical care to patients that includes performing examinations, determining diagnoses, making referrals and planning/implementing treatment. These duties are provided within the scope of care under the state license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.

This position takes direct responsibility for all health care provided, as there is no attending or supervising physician. Student Health Services employees directly affect the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by promoting a campus environment that ensures the safety and physical well-being of all students.

• Have current credentials that would allow candidate to obtain a valid Washington State license to practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, and a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse by start date.
• Eligible for acceptance as required by the AAAHC accreditation requirements.
• Current board certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
• Unencumbered license status and eligible to practice in the State of Washington.
• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Prior to employment, newly hired medical providers will be required to complete and meet eligibility for the National Practitioner Data Bank.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Experience providing direct medical care in an ambulatory setting.
• Experience providing specialty in Women's and Sexual Health.
• Experience working in a college or university health center.
• Experience in the provision of health services to a college age population.
• Experience in primary care in women's health and/or sexual health.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team that includes behavioral health services.
• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts…