Critical Care ICU Nurse Practitioner | Lovelace Medical Group

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

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