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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hospitalist NP

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with acute or chronic health conditions. Practicing within their licensed scope, the NP performs comprehensive assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, initiates treatment plans, and manages patient care in collaboration with physicians. This role promotes patient wellness, coordinates referrals, and ensures compliance with clinical standards and organizational policies.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts patient histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
  • Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and procedures.
  • Provides preventative healthcare services, immunizations, and health screenings.
  • Prescribes medications and formulates treatment plans under applicable prescriptive authority.
  • Refers patients to specialists and community resources as needed.
  • Documents all care in the electronic medical record accurately and timely.
  • Educates patients and families about health conditions, treatment options, and wellness strategies.
  • Promotes informed decision-making and respects patient autonomy and cultural preferences.
  • Maintains responsibility for care throughout the course of treatment, including discharge planning.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and participates in performance improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
  • Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic abilities
  • Effective communication and patient education skills
  • Knowledge of primary care and/or specialty medicine depending on setting
  • Proficiency in EHR documentation and patient management systems
  • Ability to function independently in high-pressure environments
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety
  • Frequent walking, standing, and patient interaction
  • Occasional lifting/carrying of patients or equipment (up to 25–50 lbs)
  • Requires visual and auditory acuity for assessments and communication
  • Clinic or hospital setting
  • Exposure to biohazards, infectious disease, and medical equipment
  • Occasional exposure to chemical agents, latex, and medical waste

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Required)
  • Master’s degree in Nursing (Required)
  • Licenses/Certifications
  • Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice (Required)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification (Required)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 30 days of hire)

Experience

3–5 years of experience as a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (required)

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive patient assessments, interprets diagnostic tests, and formulates treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. They also provide patient education, manage care throughout the treatment course, and participate in interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nursing, along with a current Nurse Practitioner license and APRN certification. A minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner is required, as well as BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Hospital Medicine — Physician 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 Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospitalist NP at Kindred Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,196 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 15 employers

4
<$300k
13
$300k-305k
5
$305k-395k
6
$395k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
8%
CME allowance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Hospital Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,196 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.