$75k Per Year Position range in Albuquerque MSA $180k - $397k Per Year Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Ardent Health Services

Occupation:

Hospitalists

Location:

Los Lunas, NM - 87031

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/23/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

Society of Hospital Medicine

Web Site:

www.shmcareercenter.org Job #: 1139456 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window. Lovelace Medical Group is now hiring a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner in Valencia County, 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. We are a growing medical group with a bright future ahead of us, and as we continue to expand to best serve the needs of our communities, we are excited to add a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to our care team. 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:

Schedule:

12-hour shifts, 7 days on / 7 days off (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)

• 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. Position Requirements
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred with inpatient medicine and the ability to work independently with critical care patients.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification preferred. 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

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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