Heart Failure - Nurse Practitioner

MultiCare; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, CME, retirement, tail

Generous time off

Research opportunities

Innovation Lab

Wellness program

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Job summary

MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute seeks a Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner to join a busy, growing practice. The NP will manage decompensated heart failure in outpatient clinics, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, and refer to the ED when needed.

The role is physician-led within a cardiovascular institute with strong support and resources. The position offers competitive compensation, sign-on and relocation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth and research involvement

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing Post-Bachelor’s Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner Exam.
• Licensed in the state of WA as an ARNP by employment date.
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Manage decompensated heart failure and volume overload in outpatient clinic.
• Collaborate with care team including social work, cardiac rehab, and palliative care.
• Refer to the ED when necessary and coordinate long-term patient goals of care.

Skills

Nurse practitioner licensing

Prescriptive authority

BLS/ACLS certified

Heart failure experience

Team-based care

Education

MSN NP program

Certified Nurse Practitioner exam

WA ARNP license

Job description

About Pulse Heart Institute MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies. Inpatient and Outpatient position, joining a team of four APP's and two physcians. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 4X10's

Position Summary MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner to join our busy, well established and expanding practice. This position requires the ability to establish goals of care, collaborate with many health care team professionals, (e.g. Social work, Cardiac rehab staff, Palliative care team) and ability to manage decompensated heart failure (or volume overload) in the outpatient clinic setting and refer to the ED when necessary. As a provider within our physician governed cardiovascular institute, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates sharing your commitment to quality patient care.

What We Have to Offer

• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary with potential sign-on and relocation.
• Top-tier benefits: Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance (including tail).
• Generous time off: Ample time to recharge and maintain work/life balance.
• Career growth: Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.
• Research opportunities: Engage in impactful, industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research, collaborating closely with our dedicated Research Institute team.
• Innovation Lab: Partner with our medical device incubator to develop cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
• Wellness support: Access to mental health services and wellness coaching.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community.

Requirements

• Masters of Science in Nursing Post Bachelor’s Nurse Practitioner Program
• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner Exam through an accredited organization
• Licensed in the state of WA as an ARNP by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
• ARNP
• Experience in a Heart Failure Program or two (2) years of experience in a cardiovascular setting

Why Pulse Heart Institute?

Physician-led care Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.

Proven excellence Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award - the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.

Comprehensive cardiovascular care A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.

People-first culture We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.

Well-being and support Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.

The pay scale is $124,831.00 - $166,995.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.

MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services - including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.

Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital - the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington - Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital - which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.

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