<p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">The New Mexico Heart Institute is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with specialized wound care and vascular management expertise to join the dynamic team in beautiful Albuquerque, NM.</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> This advanced practice clinician will be critical in providing comprehensive care for patients with complex wound and vascular conditions in clinical and hospital settings. Working well on a team, collegiality, openness to feedback and training are ideal traits to thrive in this role where everyone is valued. The successful candidate will collaborate with physicians, other NPs, nurses, and ancillary staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.</span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Full-Time Role (1.0 FTE): </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Work-life balance with Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:30pm schedule (no weekends or call!).</span></li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Hybrid Setting:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> Inpatient/outpatient mix focusing on wound care and vascular surgery.</span></li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Dynamic Team:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> Join 36 physicians, 17 nurse practitioners, 6 physician assistants, and over 125 support staff.</span></li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">State-of-the-Art Facilities:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> On-site echo, vascular, nuclear, CT, and three procedure rooms.</span></li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Patient Volume:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> 16-18 daily (varies).</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">About the Position: </span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Comprehensive patient assessments in clinic and hospital settings.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Perform wound debridement, dressing applications, and initiate vascular treatments.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Collaborate on complex cases with vascular surgeons and wound care experts.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Order and interpret diagnostic tests like Doppler ultrasounds and ABI studies.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Educate patients and their families about self-care strategies and disease management.</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Minimum Qualifications:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">We’re seeking an advanced practice clinician who</span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Excels in <strong>wound care procedures</strong> and <strong>vascular health management</strong>.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Thrives in <strong>interdisciplinary teams</strong>, fostering collaboration with vascular surgeons and other specialists.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Values <strong>continuous learning</strong>, feedback, and professional growth.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Holds <strong>wound care certification</strong> (WCC, CWS, CWCN) or vascular experience (strongly preferred).</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Has <strong>2+ years’ experience</strong> in wound care, vascular medicine, or related specialties (preferred).</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Recruitment Package: </span></strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Competitive Base Salary </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">CME/CEU Allowance</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Medical debt assistance through Navigate Student Loans®</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Comprehensive health benefits + retirement plan</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Paid malpractice coverage</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Marketing + practice growth assistance </span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">About Us:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Join a legacy of excellence at the New Mexico Heart Institute, part of the Lovelace Health System (LHS), a leader in cardiac and vascular care since 1912. 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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">About Albuquerque:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;">Nestled between the majestic Sandia Mountains and the iconic Rio Grande, Albuquerque offers the perfect balance of work and play. Enjoy a thriving cultural scene, endless outdoor adventures, and a warm, welcoming community.</span></p><p> </p>
