Podiatry Nurse Practitioner – Foot & Wound Care Specialist

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

CME allowance

Commencement bonus

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Marketing + practice growth assistance

Medical debt assistance

Job summary

Lovelace Medical Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a self-motivated Podiatry Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. The position involves both inpatient and outpatient care within a surgical setting, with a typical Mon-Fri 8-5 schedule and a collaborative team including physicians and MAs.

The ideal candidate will have NP credentials, NM licensure, and the ability to obtain DEA and prescriptive authority. Strong communication and wound care experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Current licensure in the state of New Mexico.
• Must be able to obtain a DEA registration and New Mexico board of pharmacy prescriptive authority by the time of employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills are required.
• Experience in weight management is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-operative patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Pre- and post-operative care

Wound care management

Diabetic foot care

Education

Graduate NP program

New Mexico NP licensure

DEA registration by employment

NM board prescriptive authority

Tools

Epic EMR

Ambience AI tool

Job description

Lovelace Medical Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a self-motivated Podiatry Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. The position involves both inpatient and outpatient care within a surgical setting, with a typical Mon-Fri 8-5 schedule and a collaborative team including physicians and MAs.

The ideal candidate will have NP credentials, NM licensure, and the ability to obtain DEA and prescriptive authority. Strong communication and wound care experience are highly valued.