Inpatient Internal Medicine AP/NP – Lead & Educate

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an advanced practice clinician (APRN/PA) for Inpatient Internal Medicine. The role focuses on patient care across age groups, with responsibilities spanning assessment, diagnostics, procedures, and education.

The position emphasizes teamwork, research involvement, and ongoing professional development. Requirements include graduate program completion, AP licensure, and 1 year of related experience, with narcotics prescriptive authority in NM and related

Qualifications

• Must hold Advanced Practice RN or Physician Assistant licensure.
• Experience in acute inpatient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement and evaluate care.
• PATIENT CARE - Conduct history and physical exams for procedures or admissions.
• PATIENT CARE - Manage admitting orders, rounds, consultations and discharges.
• PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• PATIENT CARE - Order and interpret diagnostic tests; explain procedures to patient and family.
• PATIENT CARE - Revise care plans with patient and family to improve health outcomes.
• PATIENT CARE - Educate patients and families on prevention and treatment.
• DOCUMENTATION - Maintain accurate, confidential medical records and communicate with health team.
• PATIENT CARE - Collaborate with medical, nursing and counseling staff to ensure continuity of care.
• EDUCATION - Guide and mentor nursing and medical staff; serve as clinical resource.
• ROLE MODEL - Demonstrate professional conduct, leadership and ethical decision-making.
• RESEARCH - Support research and incorporate findings into practice.
• DEVELOPMENT - Pursue ongoing professional development through education and workshops.
• PATIENT SAFETY - Adhere to patient safety policies and seek improvements.
• PATIENT SAFETY - Proactively improve safety by questioning current policies.
• PATIENT SAFETY - Report safety concerns and near misses promptly.
• PATIENT SAFETY - Encourage patient participation in care and questions about treatment.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Program Graduate

Job description

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an advanced practice clinician (APRN/PA) for Inpatient Internal Medicine. The role focuses on patient care across age groups, with responsibilities spanning assessment, diagnostics, procedures, and education.

The position emphasizes teamwork, research involvement, and ongoing professional development. Requirements include graduate program completion, AP licensure, and 1 year of related experience, with narcotics prescriptive authority in NM and related