Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job description

A leading healthcare organization on Whidby Island in Northwest Washington is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join its interdisciplinary care team. This role supports patients with life limiting, progressive, and terminal illnesses, with a focus on alleviating suffering, improving quality of life, and guiding patients and families through complex care decisions.

This role includes care across multiple settings, including home based visits, outpatient consultations in primary care and oncology, and inpatient support for transitions of care and hospice evaluations.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 annually

Potential sign on incentive

Employees at 0.6 FTE or higher qualify for full benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement options, and paid leave

Schedule & Work Hours:

This is a full time position structured as:

Four 10 hour shifts per week

Day shift coverage

Consistent schedule that supports work life balance while providing continuity of care for patients and families

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive and problem focused physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual assessments

Order and interpret diagnostic tests aligned with palliative goals of care

Develop differential diagnoses and identify expected outcomes

Create and implement individualized, evidence based, culturally sensitive care plans

Prescribe and manage medications to address pain and complex symptoms

Integrate nonpharmacologic and complementary therapies into care plans

Provide counseling to patients and families across the disease trajectory, including bereavement support

Ensure accurate documentation to support continuity of care and appropriate reimbursement

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration

Contribute to formal and informal palliative care education within the organization and community

Demonstrate knowledge of hospice benefits, transitions of care, and collaborative practice with hospice medical directors

Qualifications:

Master of Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice from an accredited program

Graduate level training in palliative care or a minimum of 3 years of palliative or hospice care experience

National board certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner

ACHPN certification preferred, or willingness to obtain within 12-18 months

Community:

Whidbey Island offers a peaceful, scenic lifestyle that many Nurse Practitioners find deeply fulfilling. With stunning views of mountains and ocean, abundant trails, beaches, and outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking, the island provides daily access to natural beauty and recreation. The community is known for being welcoming, close knit, and supportive, offering small town friendliness while still providing vibrant local arts, markets, and cultural experiences-particularly in the southern part of the island. Its mild coastal climate, slower pace of life, and strong appreciation for wellness and nature make it an ideal setting for providers who value balance, connection, and meaningful work both inside and outside the clinic.

Apply today to find out more!

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Who can apply

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