Hospitalist NP
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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
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.
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