Outpatient Sleep NP Employment | $10K Commencement Bonus + Free Childcare
Listed compensation
$75k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Lovelace Medical Group- Sleep Medicine is searching for an outpatient-only nurse practitioner to join its established, employed practice in Albuquerque, NM. Enjoy an excellent work/life balance while working with an experienced and collegial team!
Required: At least 2 years of experience in Sleep Medicine
About Your Work
- Join 2 physicians, 1 APP, 3 Medical Assistants
- Medical Assistant support will be provided to the APP
- Outpatient clinic-only position
- No Call Requirement
Monday-Friday, 8 a. m.-5 p. m.
Expected Patient Load: 20 p/day (36 hours patient facing / 4 hours admin)
Onsite Labs
Responsibilities include seeing sleep apnea patients, ordering sleep studies (in lab or home sleep studies), patient follow-ups, order positive airway pressure (PAP) supplies if needed
The outpatient clinic is located just 8 miles from The Lovelace Sleep Center at Westside Hospital, a state-of-the-art sleep diagnostic testing facility that offers a comprehensive program that follows standards for practice and accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Pediatric sleep studies are available as well.
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.
- A Recruitment Package that Values Your Talent and may include:
- Base salary + wRVU production incentive
- CME/CEU Allowance
- Commencement bonus
- Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- 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.
About Lovelace Health System
Lovelace Health System (LHS) has been committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs of Lovelace Medical Center since 1912. With a total of 613 beds, LHS is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital, New Mexico Heart Institute, and Lovelace Medical Group.
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 and sits in the high desert. With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities including biking, skiing, and hiking. ABQ is also the hot air ballooning capital of the world and home to the largest University in the state.
At night, many enjoy the glow of the neon signs along historic Route 66. ABQ is filled with fantastic cultural offerings, eclectic eateries and shopping, many activities and breathtaking landscapes.
With affordable living, an international airport, and a combination of urban, suburban and rural settings-- ABQ is a wonderful place to live and work
Key Responsibilities
The nurse practitioner will manage sleep apnea patients, order diagnostic sleep studies, and coordinate follow-up care within an outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities also include ordering PAP supplies and collaborating with a team of physicians and medical assistants to ensure efficient patient flow.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in Sleep Medicine. The role requires a qualified nurse practitioner capable of working in an outpatient environment with a team-based approach.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 60% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
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).
Lovelace Health System ranks #16 of 17 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Sleep NP Employment | $10K Commencement Bonus + Free Childcare at Lovelace Health System a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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