Critical Care ICU Nurse Practitioner | Lovelace Medical Group

Lovelace Medical Group is searching for a skilled Full-time Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to provide care at Lovelace Medical Center and the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM.

About Your Work

• Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 4pm
• Join a team of 7 physicians and 6 APPs
• Expected Hospital Daily Patient Volume: 6-12

Inpatient Work Setting

• 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

Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding-leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

• Position Requirements
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current or ability to obtain New Mexico NP license
• Skills: Intubation, central lines and arterial lines
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & (BLS) certification

Preferred Requirements

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP) certification preferred
• Two (2) years of experience preferred with inpatient medicine and the ability to work independently with critical care patients.
• New graduates with critical care experience/background will be considered

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