Psychiatric ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner)

Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting a Psychiatric ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) to join our Student Health Services team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a 8-month cyclic, campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. Were offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. Youll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator.

The Role:

This position provides acute, primary and preventative medical care to students at Central Washington University. This clinic is accredited through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc., within a multi-disciplinary team format. Newly graduated professionals are welcome. Provides medical care to patients that includes performing examinations, determining diagnoses, making referrals and planning/implementing treatment. These duties are provided within the scope of care under the state license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. This position takes direct responsibility for all health care provided, as there is no attending or supervising physician. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWUs vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence. Student Health Services employees directly affect the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by promoting a campus environment that ensures the safety and physical well-being of all students.

Job Duties

Medical Provider Duties:

• Completes patient records including accurate medical history and physical exam. Documents work in Medicat (EMR).
• Examines patients and diagnosis their illnesses; recommends and administers routine treatment; refers patients when appropriate to other medical specialists.
• Establish a diagnosis and prescribe medications.
• Orders and/or perform diagnostic tests and evaluates results.
• Prescribes medication and/or treatments as indicated.
• Participate in quarterly peer review and quality improvement processes.
• Performs minor surgical procedures, including administration of local anesthesia.
• Performs orthopedic procedures for the purpose of examining injuries, ordering x-rays, interpreting results, casting and splinting and making referrals.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals to Student Counseling Services (SCS) staff.
• Communicates and collaborates with SCS staff regarding shared patients/clients, participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings.
• Maintains professional working relationships with co-workers, including Health & Wellness Division staff and other campus & community partners.
• Works collaboratively within the SHS medical team; attends and participates in SHS clinic and staff conferences/meetings.
• Participates fully in AAAHC accreditation process.
• Engages in active participation and leadership in SHS Quality Improvement Program.
• Maintains current licensure to practice, including timely completion of required continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Engages in productive conflict resolution and problem-solving surrounding treatment planning, caseload, and scheduling.
• Schedules and provides departmental training, and precepts other staff, including clinician peers.
• Instructs, supervises, and consults with nurses, technicians and other SHS personnel in providing medical and nursing care services.
• Functions as a lead provider in directing patient care for nursing, lab and other medical personnel.
• Assists and provides training/education to other medical staff.
• Develops and prepares reports, needs assessments, and other quality of care studies at the request of the SHS Director and/or university leadership.
• Acts as a liaison with other community health/medical agencies and various CWU departments within Student Engagement & Success and university wide.
• Works with appropriate office staff to ensure medical insurance credentialing is always current.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have current credentials that would allow candidates to obtain a valid Washington State license to practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, and a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse by start date.

• Current board certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills.

• Unencumbered license status and eligible to practice in the State of Washington.

• Current Healthcare Provider Basic CPR Certification.

• Ability to create environments that support different perspectives of ethical critical thinking and sound decision-making.

• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment.

• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Eligible for acceptance as required by the AAAHC accreditation requirements.
• Prior to employment, newly hired medical providers will be required to complete and meet eligibility for the National Practitioner Data Bank.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing direct medical care in an ambulatory setting.

• Experience working in a college or university health center.

• Experience in the provision of health services to a college age population.

• Experience in primary care in womens health and/or sexual health.

• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team that includes behavioral health services.

• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote student success.

• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.

• Ability to incorporate a variety of perspectives and relevant societal issues into everyday conversations.

• Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWUs commitment to student success.

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Ability to Use Nursing Principles: Judgement, knowledge and coordinate or provide professional nursing services; work effectively with others; assume responsibility of professional growth and development.

Dont meet every single requirement? At CWU, were committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity youre looking for!

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary: This position is based on the range 81N of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum monthly salary of $10,024 and maximum annual salary of $16,226. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) / PSE Bargaining Unit 3 / 8-month cyclic appointment (for more detailed information regarding cyclic appointments click link: CWU Cyclic Leave)

Cyclic Leave Dates: December 14, 2026 - January 1, 2027, March 22, 2027 - March 26, 2027, and June 14, 2027 - June 30, 2027 (Academic year 26-27)

Working Conditions: Work will involve assisting patients who may need to be moved from standing to sitting or lying down, positioning patients for basic physical examinations. In emergencies, the person may be required to assist lifting and positioning for safety of patients and perform CPR. Work occurs in an integrated medical facility where potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases may occur. This individual will maintain appropriate immunizations and institute all standard medical safety precautions.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator.

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting

• Resume including work history, education, training

• Contact information for three professional references

• Copy of ANCC Certification

• Copy of WA DOH ARNP License

• Copy of BLS Certificate and

• Copy of DEA Certificate.

Screening Begins: July 6, 2026

Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Contact Information

Name: Stefanie Parker

Title: Director, Student Health Services

Email: Stefanie.Parker@cwu.edu

Phone: 509-963-1626

Website: cwu.edu/student-life/health-wellness-services/health-services/index.php

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check/Reference Check Process:

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

This position is part of a Public School Employees of Washington (PSE) bargaining unit.

The seniority date for the selected applicant shall be set in accordance with Article 43.2 of the Public School Employees (PSE) collective bargaining agreement.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington Universitys policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance, 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone 509-963-2050; or email crc@cwu.edu.

Reasonable Accommodations

Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at HR@cwu.edu or call 509-963-1202. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the Central Washington University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, available online here or call CWU Police and Parking Services at 509-963-2959 for a paper copy.