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