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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Family Nurse Practitioner - Sign-on Bonus Available

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

  • Candidate Highlights
  • Master's Degree in Nursing (ARNP)
  • Current Certification by the New Mexico Board of Nursing
  • National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-training experience in the medical professional field, preferably in primary health care

Position Details

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary healthcare services to patients. Practice is carried out within licensed scope of practice under the supervision of the medical director and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Provides patient care by examining and diagnosing patients, and carrying out or supervising medical treatment, therapy, and follow-up; referring patients for specialty consultation and treatment; educating patients in medical care; and documenting patient-doctor transactions for proper record keeping and billing.

Assists and receives direction in the provision of patient care by consulting with the supervising and/or other SCC physicians on the following situations, as needed:

  • When required by protocol
  • When faced with a situation which may require hospitalization
  • When referring a patient outside of SCC for other than a routine medical problem.
  • When the incumbent is required to suture a laceration not covered by protocol
  • When faced with an imminent obstetrical delivery
  • When incumbent is medically uncomfortable with a particular clinical situation; and

Assists the medical director or designee in the recruitment, retention, and evaluation of medical staff; assisting with the planning and evaluation of primary medical care and service programs; and participating in peer review activities.

Provides input, recommendations, and feedback regarding the program of services and new or proposed changes in existing clinical policies and protocols to the clinical services director.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in continuing education or seminars related to job responsibilities.

Maintains knowledge of the statutes, regulations, guidelines and other requirements governing the provision of health care in New Mexico

Participates in quality measures and chart reviews.

Additional Highlights

  • Sign-on and relocation available
  • HRSA NHSC Student loan repayment eligible

Interested in this Position? Need More Information?

Apply today and we will connect you with a member of our recruitment team. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

If you experience difficulty applying or need assistance please contact HR@southwestcare.org.

*Please note, we are unable to respond to resume inquiries.

Living & Working in New Mexico

The Land of Enchantment offers residents a way of life that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States. Our clinic locations are in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. Each with its own unique vibe and both offering all the perks you get when you call New Mexico Home.

Rich cultural and historical diversity.

310 days of sunshine, combined with a mild, dry climate and four distinct seasons! You’ll forget what humidity is when you live here.

Unlimited year-round outdoor opportunities including hiking, rock-climbing, rafting, motorized sports, and even skiing. Yes, we have really big ski mountains in and around the deserts of New Mexico!

Diverse and inclusive communities with amazingly kind people from all walks of life.

Gorgeous landscapes that include desert and majestic mountains. New Mexico has to be to be seen to believe.

  • Continuous festivals, concerts, and events including the internationally known Balloon Fiesta of Albuquerque.
  • International airport providing low-cost, quick access in-country and out.

Big city amenities found in Albuquerque with easy access from Santa Fe (50 min). Many of our employees commute between these cities. Both cities are connected by the NM rail system for those looking for a relaxing commute with a breath-taking view.

Great schools and family friendly communities.

And let’s not forget about New Mexican cuisine—it is some of the best food in the country. Will you have red or green?

Southwest Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job Details

Location: NM Albuquerque

Worker Type

  • Employee
  • Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary healthcare services, including examining, diagnosing, and treating patients within a multidisciplinary team. They also assist with medical staff recruitment, clinical policy development, and quality assurance activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing (ARNP) and current certification by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and post-training experience in primary health care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient diagnosisPatient educationClinical documentationSuturingObstetrical careChart reviewMedical record keepingTreatment planning

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 30 employers

17
<$155k
9
$155k-190k
4
$190k-225k
4
$225k-260k
5
$260k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Loan repayment
11% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,635 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
Relocation assistance available
HRSA NHSC Student loan repayment eligible
Continuing education/seminars