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Prisma Health
Richland, Washington

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Critical Care - PRN

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callPer Diem Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Working directly with Intensivists to provide care to a specific patient population within the guidelines of written protocols.

Will be performing critical care procedures such as, but not limited to, intubation, arterial lines/central line insertion, chest tube placement and therapeutic bronchoscopy.

Accountabilities Patient evaluation: Assess patients by performing medical history and physical examination, including the medical, nursing, functional and financial conditions. Document all assessments in the patient medical record as appropriate.

Ordering of tests: Order appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays, EKGs and diagnostic procedures based on assessment and follow-up as appropriate. Write Prescriptions and Orders: Write prescriptions/physician order under jointly developed protocols and practice guidelines.

Patient Care: Manage care in collaboration with physicians and other clinical personnel. Provide consultation to colleagues and allied personnel. Rounds/ Documentation: Rounds on inpatients based on directions of the attending physician. Dictate and document patient history, physical exam and plans of care.

Document admission and discharge notes when appropriate, ensuring that all documentation is clear, complete and legible. Invasive Procedures: Perform specific invasive procedures, within the scope of advanced practice nursing.

Care improvement and evaluation: Evaluate the quality of care provided and identify opportunities for improvements in patient care and clinical operations. Research: Participate in research projects, papers or other publications. Supervisory/Management

Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum

Requirements

Education - Master's Degree - Nursing; Nurse Practitioner Degree Emphasis or Program Certificate equivalent. Experience - 3 years- Previous nursing experience in a critical care area such as ICU, CCU required. Some NP experience preferred but physicians will provide additional training.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses NURSE PRACTITIONER - NLNP South Carolina Official Recognition Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority South Carolina Nursing License South Carolina Controlled Substance license; Federal DEA license Other Required Skills and Experience Clerical Testing Basic computer skills Word processing Mathematical skills Patient Equipment (Vitals, Suction, Defib) Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 3280 Pulmonology 1 Med Park 300 Department 32801000 Pulmonology 1 Med Park 300-Practice Operations Share your talent with us!

Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Intensivists to provide critical care to patients, performing invasive procedures and managing care plans. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ordering diagnostic tests, and documenting medical records.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Nursing with a Nurse Practitioner certification and at least 3 years of critical care experience (ICU/CCU). Must hold valid South Carolina licenses for Nursing, Prescriptive Authority, and Controlled Substances, as well as a Federal DEA license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Arterial Line InsertionMedical History TakingPrescription WritingClinical DocumentationCritical Care ManagementPatient Equipment Operation

Critical Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Critical Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 45 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Richland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k
Typical market rent
$1,731/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.