Surgery - Vascular Nurse Practitioner

The renowned New Mexico Heart Institute is now hiring a Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner skilled in vein harvesting to join our Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team in beautiful Albuquerque, NM. The ideal fit will be with a team-oriented and teachable PA or ACNP able to surgically 1 st assist eight Cardiothoracic / Vascular Surgeons in the operating room and rounding on cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients. Weekend rounding and rotating evening call (with excess pay) is part of the role. First Assist Physician Assistants or Acute Nurse Practitioners with 3+ years of endoscopic vein harvesting experience / certification are encouraged to apply!

About this CV Surgery PA / ACNP Job Opening :

• Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Single-Specialty Group, Inpatient-Only Setting
• Join a team of 25 physicians, 7 physician assistants, 7 nurse practitioners, and an extensive support staff
• Hospital Location : Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center
• Onsite Testing (Echo, Vascular, Nuclear, and CT) and 3 Procedure Rooms available
• Daily Patient Load : 4-10 (varies)
• Q4-5 Call Coverage with Excess Call Pay : 4 days a month (approx 4-10 patient encounters during call)
• Smart Technology : See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

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About Us :

Lovelace Medical Group is a multi-specialty provider group, including clinics, doctors, and advanced practice providers in various specialties and primary care. Lovelace Health System built the city s first hospital, and since our organization was founded 100 years ago, we have been committed to serving our community and creating the best quality of life possible for our patients.

As part of Lovelace Medical Group, New Mexico Heart Institute comprises a team of exceptional cardiologists, invasive / interventional cardiologists, and electrophysiologists. As the largest cardiovascular care team in New Mexico, our surgeons perform the most advanced vascular and endovascular procedures available, including arterial, venous, peripheral arterial, cerebrovascular, and aneurysmal.

About Our Community :

Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city and sits in the high desert. With 310 days of sunshine, the weather is perfect for outdoor activities, including biking, skiing, and hiking. ABQ is also the hot air ballooning capital of the world and home to the largest University in the state. At night, many enjoy the glow of the neon signs along historic Route 66. ABQ has fantastic cultural offerings, eclectic eateries and shopping, many activities and breathtaking landscapes. With affordable living, an international airport, and a combination of urban, suburban, and rural settings- ABQ is a wonderful place to live and work.