Inpatient Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Inpatient Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Location:

Ephrata, Washington

Schedule:

7-on / 7-off Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 DOE Position Type:
Full-Time

This is an opportunity to strengthen access to care and support a rural hospital team that serves its community with heart and purpose.

Rural Staffing Services is partnering with Columbia Basin Hospital to recruit an Inpatient Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner who will help deliver high-quality inpatient care while supporting continuity of care for patients across Central Washington.

In rural healthcare, providers are more than clinicians. They are trusted members of the community.

This role is ideal for someone who values meaningful patient relationships, teamwork, and practicing in a setting where their work truly makes a difference.

Provide inpatient care in a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital Manage admissions, daily rounding, and discharge coordination Support swing bed patients and care transitions Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery Participate in medical staff meetings and quality improvement initiatives Provide scheduled 24-hour coverage including in-house and on-call responsibilities Maintain or develop procedural skills including central lines, chest tubes, lumbar puncture, and intubation

Strong clinical judgment and communication skills Ability to build meaningful relationships across teams A thoughtful and solutions-oriented approach Commitment to patient-centered care Comfort practicing in a collaborative rural healthcare environment

Active ARNP and RN licensure Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Unrestricted Washington State license, or ability to obtain Current BLS and ACLS certifications Experience managing acute, chronic, and critical conditions Comfort practicing in a rural or semi-rural environment

Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 depending on experience 7-on / 7-off schedule supporting strong work-life balance Competitive sign-on bonus Relocation assistance for qualified applicants Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and family Employer-matched retirement plan Life insurance and malpractice coverage Washington State medical license coverage

At Columbia Basin Hospital, this role is about more than inpatient coverage. It is about caring for neighbors, supporting a close-knit team, and practicing medicine in a place where your work truly matters.