Nurse Practitioner - Research

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$80/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Salary Range

$65.87 - $79.81

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

  • Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Generous Retirement Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Gym Membership Discount
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

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Summary

This position is responsible for enhancing the viability of clinical research within Confluence Health and the community, as well as guiding the department toward excellence in clinical research.

The Research APP maintains relationship with the Clinical Research Manager and the Clinical Research Medical Director and provides direction and oversight to peers during their involvement as investigators for any given clinical research trial.

The Clinical Research APP will work in close liaison with and under the supervision of the Clinical Research Medical Director.

Essential Functions

Coordinate and evaluate the quality of care provided in the Research Department.

Evaluating and treating of research patients. Performing histories and physicals on potential and current research participants, medical decision making in regard to safety of study entry, evaluating and monitoring of potential adverse events, assigning and dispensing research medications, administration of intravenous or injectable medications.

  • Participate as an investigator (primary and sub) in Clinical Research conducted at Confluence Health.
  • Participate in the acceptance or rejection of research opportunities.
  • Work with department leadership to complete study feasibility applications.
  • Participate in clinical audit activities, including utilization review and quality assurance programs as required by governmental agencies and the Medical Staff Bylaws.
  • Complete good clinical practice (GCP) credentials and maintain certification every three years.
  • Provide internal marketing of the Clinical Research Department to the providers within Confluence Health to enhance enrollment in research trials.
  • Attend meetings with sponsoring companies and/or their representatives as required.
  • Prepare written reports and documentation required in the provision of Department’s service.
  • Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate standards of behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required

Active Registered Nurse and ARNP licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.

Excellent written and verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills.

Desired

  • A working knowledge of the clinical trial process across diagnostic, therapeutic, and device trials.
  • Bilingual with the ability to pass a fluency evaluation with a CH chosen vendor.
  • Willingness to reduce clinical practice hours.

Physical/Sensory Demands

  • O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
  • F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
  • C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position

  • Walking - F
  • Sitting/Standing - F
  • Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
  • Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
  • Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
  • Climbing - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Crawling/Kneeling - O
  • Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
  • Twisting/Turning - O
  • Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions

Normal office environment which consists of sitting at a desk for long periods of time, talking on the telephone, and working on computers and paperwork. This environment also consists of working in close proximity to co-workers.

Job Classification

  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Hourly/Salary: Salary

Physical Exposures

  • Unprotected Heights - No
  • Heat - No
  • Cold - No
  • Mechanical Hazards - No
  • Hazardous Substances - Yes
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  • Lighting - No
  • Noise - No
  • Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
  • Infectious Diseases - Yes

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will oversee clinical research operations, evaluate research patients, and perform physical examinations to ensure study safety. They will also act as an investigator for clinical trials and collaborate with department leadership to manage study feasibility and quality assurance.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient evaluationAdverse event monitoringMedication administrationClinical trial coordinationCommunication skills

Research — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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).

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

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

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About Confluence Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Wenatchee, WA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement