
NP - Critical Care Job in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dayshift Critical Care NP w/ Nationally-Recognized Heart Hospital
Company:Ardent Health Services
Professions/Specialties:NP - Critical Care,General Nurse Practitioner
Location:Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
Pay Type:Annual Salary
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Job Description
The premier Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is searching for a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its highly-skilled team of providers.
ECMO and LVAD patient management is preferred but not required.
About Your Work:
- Join 6 physicians and 6 APPs
- Inpatient-only
- 7 on/7 off
- Avg. Patient Load: 6-8/day
- Schedule: 5 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Primary -The Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (12 ICU beds) w/ potential on-campus coverage at Lovelace Medical Center
- Required procedures: Lines (PICC), Catheters, Intubations
- In-house physician support during the shift
- No Call Requirement
- Epic EMR
Recruitment Package may include:
- Base salary
- CME/CEU Allowance
- Sign-on bonus
- Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
Awards: Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical was name a Top 134 Hospital of 2024 by The Leapfrog Group in the "Teaching Hospital" category for the fourth consecutive year.
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.
Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is New Mexico’s only hospital dedicated exclusively to cardiovascular care, including the state’s only facility performing left ventricular aortic device (LVAD) implant and a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room.
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 attractions 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.
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Community Information - Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque (ABQ) 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. The city is filled with fantastic cultural offerings, sports events, festivals, eclectic eateries 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.
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About Lovelace Health System
Lovelace Health System is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, New Mexico Heart Institute, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital, and Lovelace Medical Group.
Lovelace Health System continues to make significant investments in new services and technologies. And, investing in your health means serving you and your loved ones with quality, compassionate care. That’s why we continue to support and give back to the community through donations, volunteer time and our taxes. We also provide more than 3,600 fellow New Mexicans with jobs, making Lovelace Health System one of the largest employers in the state. Lovelace is proud to be the best place to care and be cared for.