Experienced Family Medicine NP for a Same Day/Acute Access Position in Mount Vernon, WA

Summary:

Do you want to build your career while strengthening your community? Skagit Regional Health has a new opening for an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to join our growing primary care clinic in Mount Vernon. At Skagit Regional Health, we are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our communities, serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and the community we serve by providing exceptional healthcare, always. We are committed to nurturing a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Highlights:

• Work with a cohesive team of 17 new and experienced physicians and APPs at our expanding clinic in Mount Vernon, Washington. Our building has a lab and imaging department located on site.
• The provider in this new position will focus on seeing same-day patients to ensure access for our established patients at this location, back-up providers in the clinic during slow times including task management, refills and other clinical support needs.
• Schedule will be weekday only with no call or weekends.
• Skagit Regional Health offers a 12 week mentorship program for new grad APPs or those new to the specialty to ensure smooth transition and successful start to practice!
• This is a hospital-employed position with access to a large, existing in house specialty care referral base.
• Integrated EPIC EMR platform utilized system-wide throughout the organization with newly implemented ambient AI technology (Ambient) available!

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing from an accredited program.
• Active Washington State license or ability to obtain a Washington State license before start.
• Must have active BLS certification before starting or within first week of employment.
• 2-3 years of ARNP experience in primary care is highly preferred.
• The ideal candidate will place a priority on improving lives through compassionate and innovative healthcare and focus on building lasting relationships with their patients as well as strong ties within the community.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $136,539 - $158,317 DOE
• Employment bonus, relocation reimbursement & CME allowance.
• Malpractice insurance, including tail insurance, is fully covered!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Skagit Regional Health offers 401a and 457b retirement plans that invest in your future financial security.
• Skagit Regional Health is a PSLF approved institution.
• Washington State has no income tax, enhancing your financial benefits.

• Skagit Regional Health is an integrated health system with a growing staff of nearly 3,000, including a medical staff of over 570, and is comprised of two acute care hospitals and almost 30 outpatient clinics in over 25 medical specialties. We provide advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the residents of the nine communities we serve in Skagit, Island and North Snohomish counties. We commit to work collaboratively as a system to lead a culture that is focused on High Reliability and promote safe and reliable activities at all times.
• Our two acute care hospitals include Skagit Valley Hospital, located in Mount Vernon, and Cascade Valley Hospital, located in Arlington. Both of these facilities offer a full range of services including emergency care, acute and critical care, birth centers, heart and vascular services, as well as comprehensive diagnostic imaging. 

• Mount Vernon and Arlington are growing communities that provides immediate access to an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. Situated on the Puget Sound coastal region of Washington, our community has a lot of offer outdoor enthusiasts year round from camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more! 
• Mount Vernon is home to the famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which brings visitors from all 50 states and over 85 countries every spring. Explore our historic downtowns where you can visit a number of our small businesses, unique restaurants and breweries. In the summer, shop at our local farmers market and enjoy a number of festivals.  
• Live in a family friend environment with safe communities, great schools, and exciting opportunities for everyone in your family! Within the state of Washington, you will find a flourishing food, craft drink, art, and entertainment scenes.
• Centrally located between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, you can enjoy all the amenities of a big city, such as access to international and regional airports and world class entertainment, without the cost of living or traffic!
• In 2021, Washington was named #1 in the U.S. News Best States ranking for the second year in a row.