Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Primary Care, Express Care & Palliative Care
Klickitat Valley Health · Goldendale, WA
Posted October 16, 2026
KVH Family Medicine (Goldendale) · 317 Sanders Way, Goldendale, WA, US, 98620
- Pay: $127,365 – $171,786 per year
- Schedule: Full time, 32 hours a week
- Location: KVH Family Medicine, Goldendale, WA — in the Columbia River Gorge, two hours from Portland
- Organization: Klickitat Valley Health, a rural critical-access hospital and clinics
The Opportunity
Klickitat Valley Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to manage a panel of patients at KVH Family Medicine in Goldendale, Washington.
- A varied panel across primary care, Express Care (same-day and acute needs) and Palliative Care
- Palliative care work includes symptom management, goals-of-care conversations, patient and family education, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams
- Flexible hours and scheduling based on your panel, Express Care coverage and clinic needs
- Close collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff and care coordinators
Compensation and Benefits
- $127,365 – $171,786 per year, full time at 32 hours a week
- Medical, vision, dental and prescription coverage
- HSA/FSA, life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement plans and generous paid time off
What You'll Do
- Take histories and perform physical assessments, including wellness exams, pap tests and breast exams, with age-specific care
- Diagnose and treat acute and episodic illnesses and injuries: respiratory, ear and throat, GI, GU, dermatology and more
- Screen for chronic illness and manage patients with stable chronic conditions through medication and counseling
- Perform procedures such as suturing, cauterizing, skin biopsy and liquid nitrogen treatment
- Order and interpret labs, X-rays, CT, MRI, EKG, mammograms and ultrasound
- Build preventive health monitoring for cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes
- Prescribe medications, injections and vaccines within your scope of practice
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, self-care and wellness
- Keep accurate, timely EMR documentation and billing records
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an active Washington State RN license
- Master's or doctoral degree from a program recognized by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Current unrestricted Washington State license as an Advanced Practice Nurse
- NP certification from the ANCC or AANP preferred
- Current BLS and ACLS/PALS certifications
About Klickitat Valley Health
KVH is a rural, critical-access hospital in scenic Goldendale, Washington, two hours from Portland along the Columbia River Gorge, surrounded by the Simcoe Hills with views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Every provider is expected to deliver professional, ethical and compassionate care consistent with KVH's mission and values.
Employer
Klickitat Valley Health
Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) is a rural, critical-access hospital (Level IV trauma) and clinic network in scenic Goldendale, Washington, two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care with 24/7 hospitalist coverage, general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, wound care, diagnostic imaging, lab, PT/OT, behavioral health, dental, optometry, retail pharmacy and hospice. With nearly 300 staff, KVH is one of the largest employers in Klickitat County.
KVH Family Medicine is the county's home base for primary care: physicians and advanced practice providers caring for patients of all ages, with Express Care for same-day needs, pain management, behavioral health, dental, optometry and diabetes services under one roof. Visiting specialists in cardiology, dermatology, podiatry and pulmonology hold clinics on site. Each provider has dedicated support staff, including an MA and a virtual scribe.
Why providers choose KVH:
- Manageable volumes and real work-life balance, including family medicine with no call or OB
- Competitive salaries, sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance
- Eligibility for Washington State and federal loan repayment programs
- Retirement, paid time off, CME, and license and professional fee reimbursement
Life in Goldendale: Goldendale (population about 3,500) sits among the rolling Simcoe Hills with views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, skiing, kayaking and world-class windsurfing are minutes away, along with the Columbia River, untouched wilderness, Gorge wineries, and the culture of Hood River and Portland. All four seasons are vivid, from spring wildflowers to fiery fall color, and the pace of country living leaves room for family, animals and gardens.