Neurosurgery Spine Nurse Practitioner

Kadlec Clinic is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (nurse practitioner ) to serve as a primary evaluator within a multidisciplinary Spine Clinic in Richland, Washington. This role completes initial evaluations for patients with spine-related concerns, identifies urgent clinical needs, and connects patients with the most appropriate next step in their care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive new-patient histories and examinations.
• Review available imaging and determine when additional information is needed. Recognize clinical red flags and escalate urgent or emergent concerns.
• Route patients to the appropriate surgical, interventional pain, rehabilitation, medication-management, primary-care, or conservative-care pathway.
• Clearly explain recommendations and next steps to patients.
• Collaborate with neurosurgery, PM&R, interventional pain, medication pain management, radiology, and other clinical partners.
• Participate in case review, ongoing education, and shared workflow improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Demonstrates strong clinical assessment and patient-education skills.
• Recognizes professional limits and seeks specialty guidance when appropriate.
• Values collaboration, respectful communication, continuous learning, and clear transitions of care.
• Has an interest in developing expertise in spine care. Previous spine experience is not required.

KNC provides a structured onboarding experience that includes guided learning with neurosurgery, interventional pain, PM&R, medication pain management, and imaging specialists, followed by supported clinic practice and ongoing case-based learning.

Compensation is between $146.690 and $197,175 per year

The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.

Where You'll Work

Recognized as one of the region's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Kadlec Regional Medical Center is a 337-bed hospital with a growing heart and vascular program, a Level II Trauma Center and a world-class digital imaging center. Representing the highest level of patient-centered care, Kadlec's quality and safety initiatives have earned a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and an "A" grade from the Leapfrog Group.

Where You'll Live

Nestled at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers, Richland enjoys an abundance of outdoor recreation, excellent education, and rich scientific and agricultural industries, including an internationally recognized wine industry. With a dry climate, hot summers, and mild winters, the area boasts over 300 days of sunshine annually and year-round recreational opportunities such as golf, fishing and cycling.

Who You'll Work For

Kadlec is the leading health care organization in the Tri-Cities and surrounding region of southeast Washington, where it operates Kadlec Regional Medical Center hospital and a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care clinics. Home to a growing heart and vascular program, it also has a world-class digital outpatient imaging center. Part of the Providence family, Kadlec's more than 3,000 employees are committed to its mission of providing safe, compassionate care.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran