UNM Hospital
APRN / PA INPATIENT - HOSPTIAL MEDICINE -
UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
APRN / PA INPATIENT - HOSPITAL MEDICINE
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our daytime hospital medicine team at UNMH. In this dynamic role, you will work alongside internal medicine teams to provide comprehensive care for adult inpatients, manage patients on our hospitalist‑led medical oncology service, and perform admissions and consults across a diverse patient population. This is an excellent opportunity to practice at the top of your license in an academic setting that values teamwork, continuous learning, and high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
Sign‑On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
Minimum Offer:
$53.29/hr
Maximum Offer:
$74.90/hr
Compensation Disclaimer:
Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
Department:
Inpt APP – Internal Medicine
FTE:
0.90
Position:
Full Time, Shift: Days
Position Summary Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
Detailed Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow‑up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute.
Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialists and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care.
Perform invasive and non‑invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient’s family.
Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health.
Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment.
Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records.
Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care.
Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource for nursing and medical staff.
Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision‑making, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops.
Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures and protocols.
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes.
Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk.
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner.
Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they do not understand or may “not seem right.”
Qualifications Education
Program Graduate
Education Specialization
Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant
Experience
1 year directly related experience
Nonessential
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo; 3 years directly related experience.
Credentials
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Rescuer within 30 days
Advanced Practice RN or Physician Assistant License & NCCPA Certificate
Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable
ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire
Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico
State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification
Physical Conditions Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Essential Working Conditions
Significant Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials requiring PPE
Sub to credential failure; may result in termination
60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Salary Range:
$75,083.00 – $135,497.00
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Sign‑On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
Minimum Offer:
$53.29/hr
Maximum Offer:
$74.90/hr
Compensation Disclaimer:
Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
Department:
Inpt APP – Internal Medicine
FTE:
0.90
Position:
Full Time, Shift: Days
Position Summary Function in a specialized area of advance practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
Detailed Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow‑up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute.
Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
Complete admitting orders, daily rounds and orders, consultations with nurses, specialists and ancillary staff, discharge summary, transfers, medication management and other orders as required for the management of patient care.
Perform invasive and non‑invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests. Explain the necessity of preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patient and patient’s family.
Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health.
Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment.
Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records.
Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care.
Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource for nursing and medical staff.
Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision‑making, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops.
Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures and protocols.
Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes.
Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk.
Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner.
Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they do not understand or may “not seem right.”
Qualifications Education
Program Graduate
Education Specialization
Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant
Experience
1 year directly related experience
Nonessential
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo; 3 years directly related experience.
Credentials
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Rescuer within 30 days
Advanced Practice RN or Physician Assistant License & NCCPA Certificate
Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable
ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire
Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico
State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification
Physical Conditions Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Essential Working Conditions
Significant Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials requiring PPE
Sub to credential failure; may result in termination
60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Salary Range:
$75,083.00 – $135,497.00
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