Nurse Practitioner - Sleep Medicine

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faith-based culture

Mission-driven organization

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join the Christus Sleep Center in Alamogordo, NM. This 100% outpatient position supports an established team including two MDs, a CNP, and a sleep tech on call.

Clinic hours are Mon–Thu 8:00–17:00 and Fri 8:00–12:00, with sleep studies 6:00 PM–6:00 AM six nights weekly. Licensure in NM and sleep-medicine certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license.
• Certification: RPSGT or RRT-SDS required.
• Sleep medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and follow-up visits with patients.
• Manage CPAP clinic and oversee Home Sleep Test setups.
• Refer patients to primary care and other specialties as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Outpatient clinic

Education

Nurse Practitioner license – NM

RPSGT or RRT-SDS certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join the team at the Christus Sleep Center in Alamogordo, NM. This is a 100% outpatient role supporting an established center with a collaborative staff including two MDs, a CNP, and a sleep technician always on call.

Practice Details

• Work Type: Full-Time.
• Setting: 100% Outpatient.
• Staffing: 1 CNP, 2 MDs, and 1 Sleep Technician always on call.
• Patient Volume: Approximately 448 patients per month.
• Facility Volume: The clinic performs 100 sleep studies a month.
• Patient Population: All ages ranging from pediatric to geriatrics.

Work Schedule

• Clinic Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM.
• Sleep Study Hours: Facility sleep studies run from 6:00 PM-6:00 AM, six nights a week.
• APC Role Schedule: Daytime responsibilities focused on evaluations and follow-ups.

General Duties

• Clinical Care: Perform evaluations, follow-up visits, and result reviews.
• Specialized Services: Manage the CPAP clinic and oversee Home Sleep Test (HST) set-ups.
• Coordination of Care: Refer patients to primary care and all other specialties as needed.

Requirements & Training

• Licensure: Must hold a valid New Mexico license.
• Required Certification: Must be a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Disorders Specialist (RRT-SDS).

Compensation & Benefits

• Faith-Based, Mission-Driven Culture
• Physician-Led Organization
• Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage