Nocturnist Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | New Mexico

Overview

Are you looking for a Life-Long Career?  Lovelace Medical Group is now hiring a Nocturnist Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Lovelace Westside Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group, inclusive of clinics, doctors and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care. Lovelace Health systems built the city’s first hospital and since our organization was founded over 100 years ago we have been committed to serving our community and creating the best quality of life possible for the patients we serve. 

Lovelace was identified in Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare, deemed a New Mexico Family-Friendly Workplace and recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home among other awards. 

Job Summary:

• Night shift 12 hour shift working 7 on 7 off,  7pm to 7am.
• 3-5 admissions per shift plus consults, plus cross cover
• Provide clinical care to patients in accordance to regulations to include but not limited to obtaining patient history, ordering labs, diagnostic studies, and arranging referrals.
• Uphold excellent bedside manners and ability to create a great patient experience.
• Explain medical procedures and plan of care to patients.
• Responsible for in-patient care, rounding, admissions, discharges, and consults. 
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating and studying medical histories. 
• Document patient care services by charting in-patient and department records in EPIC.
• Attend departmental meetings and professional training sessions as requested. 
• Adhere and have knowledge of laws to internal medicine, including HIPPA.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and medical staff to coordinated care.
• Epic EMR 
  Position Requirements:
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program. 
• Current New Mexico NP/PA license or ability to obtain a NM License
• Two (2) years of experience preferred with inpatient medicine and the ability to work independently with critical care patients. 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification 
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification desired, but not required 
• Family Nurse Practitioners will be considered as well as new graduates

Recruitment Package May Include: 

• Nationally competitive salary 
• CME allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision. 
• Generous Commencement Bonus
• Relocation Assistance 
• Life insurance options and both short-term and long-term disability programs. 
• 401K employer match, contribution, and deferred compensation 

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.

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, many activities and breathtaking landscapes. With affordable living, a combination of urban, suburban and rural settings, and many things to do-- ABQ is a wonderful place to live and work.