Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner | Lovelace Medical Group | $10K Commencement Bonus + Free Childcare
Listed compensation
$75k
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Job Description
Lovelace Medical Group is now hiring a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner in Valencia County, New Mexico
Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group, inclusive of clinics, doctors and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care.
Lovelace Health Systems built the city's first hospital, and since our organization was founded over 100 years ago, we have been committed to serving our community and creating the best quality of life possible for the patients we serve.
We are a growing medical group with a bright future ahead of us, and as we continue to expand to best serve the needs of our communities, we are excited to add a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to our care team.
Lovelace was identified in Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare, deemed a New Mexico Family-Friendly Workplace, and recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home among other awards.
Job Summary
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7 days on / 7 days off (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
- Provide clinical care to patients in accordance with regulations, including obtaining patient histories, ordering labs and diagnostic studies, and arranging referrals.
- Uphold excellent bedside manner and create a positive patient experience.
- Explain medical procedures and plans of care to patients.
- Responsible for inpatient care, rounding, admissions, discharges, and consults.
- Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining, updating, and reviewing medical histories.
- Document patient care services in EPIC.
- Attend departmental meetings and professional training sessions as requested.
- Maintain knowledge of and adhere to applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and medical staff to coordinate patient care.
Position Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Current New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license.
- Two (2) years of experience preferred with inpatient medicine and the ability to work independently with critical care patients.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification preferred.
- A Recruitment Package that Values Your Talent and may include:
- Base salary
- CME/CEU Allowance
- Commencement Bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
Marketing + Practice Growth Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance: The New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) provides eligible providers with up to $75,000 in repayment assistance for outstanding student loans.
Free Childcare: New Mexico now offers universal, no-cost childcare for all families, eliminating copays and income limits statewide-saving physicians and APPs an average of $12,000–$14,000 per child per year while providing access to any licensed childcare setting.
Awards & Recognition
- Leapfrog Group
- Top Teaching Hospital: Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center
- Top General Hospital: Lovelace Women’s Hospital
About the Community
Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, rich in culture, creative energy, and some of the best sunrises in the Southwest.
- With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities.
- Water enthusiasts enjoy the gorgeous Rio Grande River running through the city.
A winter ski trip is always within a few hours’ drive and natural hot springs are sprinkled throughout the state.
New Mexico also touts a reasonable cost of living and housing, a variety of cuisine to explore, and mild traffic.
Albuquerque offers numerous primary and secondary schooling options and is home to the largest university in the state.
Recognized as the hot air ballooning capital of the world, Albuquerque is a destination for visitors near and far-with convenient access to an international airport
Key Responsibilities
The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner provides clinical inpatient care, including rounding, admissions, discharges, and consults. They are responsible for assessing patient health, ordering diagnostic studies, and coordinating care with physicians and medical staff.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and hold a current New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license. Two years of experience in inpatient medicine and ACLS certification are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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