Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Olympia, Washington Location

Olympia, WA - southern end of Puget Sound, vibrant and walkable city with nearly 60,000 residents.

Clinical Role

• Type: Permanent, full-time

• Setting: Outpatient clinic (occasional evening or weekend coverage possible)

• Team: Multidisciplinary - physicians, sleep technologists, behavioral sleep specialists, and other providers

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive sleep evaluations (sleep histories, physical exams, PSG, HSAT, MSLT/MWT interpretation)

• Diagnose and manage sleep disorders: insomnia, OSA, RLS, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders

• Prescribe and adjust treatments (CPAP/BiPAP, medications, behavioral therapies)

• Perform follow-up visits for adherence and symptom management

• Educate patients and families on treatment, sleep hygiene, and prevention

• Document all assessments and treatment plans in EHR

• Stay current with AASM/AAN guidelines and new developments in sleep medicine

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and sleep center meetings

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing (accredited institution)

• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Washington

• National board certification (AANP or ANCC)

• 1-2 years NP clinical experience

Preferred

• Specialized training or certification in Sleep Medicine (AASM courses, BRPT collaboration, or prior sleep clinic experience)

• Experience interpreting sleep studies and using diagnostic tools

• Familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP devices and adherence platforms (e.g., ResMed AirView)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong assessment and diagnostic ability

• Knowledge of AASM and AAN guidelines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Proficiency with EHR systems

Organization Information

• Established multi-specialty group with 40+ years serving the community

• Current staff includes gastroenterologists, cardiologists, and CRNAs

• Strong professional development opportunities in sleep medicine

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + productivity incentives

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• CME allowance + paid time off

• Malpractice insurance coverage

• Robust benefits package

Lifestyle in Olympia

• Eclectic, artistic community with vibrant public arts scene

• Walkable downtown with diverse dining and shopping

• Scenic location on Puget Sound with outdoor recreation opportunities

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