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Job description
Hospitalist NP
Albuquerque, New Mexico Facility Kindred Hospital Albuquerque
Req ID Post Date 02/12/2026
At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with acute or chronic health conditions. Practicing within their licensed scope, the NP performs comprehensive assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, initiates treatment plans, and manages patient care in collaboration with physicians. This role promotes patient wellness, coordinates referrals, and ensures compliance with clinical standards and organizational policies.
Essential Functions
Conducts patient histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and procedures.
Provides preventative healthcare services, immunizations, and health screenings.
Prescribes medications and formulates treatment plans under applicable prescriptive authority.
Refs patients to specialists and community resources as needed.
Documents all care in the electronic medical record accurately and timely.
Educates patients and families about health conditions, treatment options, and wellness strategies.
Promotes informed decision-making and respects patient autonomy and cultural preferences.
Maintains responsibility for care throughout the course of treatment, including discharge planning.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and participates in performance improvement initiatives.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic abilities
Effective communication and patient education skills
Knowledge of primary care and/or specialty medicine depending on setting
Proficiency in EHR documentation and patient management systems
Ability to function independently in high‑pressure environments
Commitment to evidence‑based practice and patient safety
Frequent walking, standing, and patient interaction
Occasional lifting/carrying of patients or equipment (up to 25–50 lbs)
Requires visual and auditory acuity for assessments and communication
Clinic or hospital setting
Exposure to biohazards, infectious disease, and medical equipment
Occasional exposure to chemical agents, latex, and medical waste
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Required)
Master’s degree in Nursing (Required)
Licenses/Certifications
Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice (Required)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Required within 30 days of hire)
Experience
3–5 years of experience as a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner (required)
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Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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