Nurse Practitioner - Center for Healthy Aging

Description

Nurse Practitioner – Center for Healthy Aging

CHRISTUS St. Vincent | Santa Fe, New Mexico

CHRISTUS St. Vincent is seeking a compassionate, experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Center for Healthy Aging in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This is an outstanding opportunity to provide meaningful, relationship-centered care to older adults in a supportive outpatient setting focused on helping patients maintain their independence, function, and quality of life.

At the Center for Healthy Aging, care is guided by the nationally recognized 4Ms Framework—Mentation, Medications, Mobility, and What Matters—ensuring a patient-centered approach that prioritizes the factors most important to healthy aging and overall well-being.

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time outpatient practice
• Flexible schedule:
  • Monday–Friday, 8-hour workdays, or Four 10-hour workdays per week
• Patient volume of approximately 16+ patients per day
• Limited call responsibilities: Primary Care call rotation by phone only with nurse triage support
• Collaborative, team-based care environment dedicated to the unique needs of older adults
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage day one of employment
• State level student loan forgiveness opportunities

Position Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient care for an aging patient population, including:

• Conducting annual wellness visits and preventive health screenings
• Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic conditions
• Managing common geriatric concerns, including:
  • Dementia and cognitive disorders
  • Osteoarthritis and chronic pain conditions
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Multiple chronic medical conditions
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
• Developing and managing individualized treatment plans
• Collaborating closely with physicians, specialists, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Supporting patient goals while promoting independence, safety, and quality of life

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner certification required
• Minimum of two years of Nurse Practitioner experience
• Active New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, or ability to obtain
• Passion for caring for older adults and delivering patient-centered care

Why CHRISTUS St. Vincent?

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a workplace culture that values professional growth, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Join a health system that has been recognized as one of New Mexico’s Best Places to Work and designated a Family Friendly Business for nine consecutive years.

About CHRISTUS St. Vincent

CHRISTUS St. Vincent is a not-for-profit, integrated health system located in the beautiful mountain community of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our 200-bed hospital is a Level III Trauma Center serving more than 300,000 residents across northern New Mexico with compassionate, high-quality care.

With more than 2,500 associates and providers, CHRISTUS St. Vincent delivers care through its hospital and regional outpatient clinic network, offering 39 major medical services and specialty care lines.

As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, CHRISTUS St. Vincent is part of a select group of independent health systems with access to Mayo Clinic expertise and resources. This collaboration allows our providers to combine deep local knowledge with world-class clinical insights, ensuring exceptional care close to home.

At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, we are a compassionate family of healthcare professionals dedicated to making a meaningful and lasting impact on the health and well-being of our community.

Live and Thrive in Santa Fe

Santa Fe offers an exceptional quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine each year, short commutes, and a rich cultural heritage.

Enjoy:

• A vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene
• More than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails
• Extensive wilderness and mountain recreation
• Five nearby ski areas
• The renowned Santa Fe Margarita Trail
• Easy access to rivers, lakes, mountains, and outdoor adventure year-round

Whether you're seeking professional fulfillment, outdoor recreation, or a welcoming community, Santa Fe provides the perfect backdrop for both career growth and personal well-being.

Interested to Learn More?

Please contact:

Heather Rising
heather.rising@christushealth.org

Join CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s Center for Healthy Aging and help shape the future of geriatric care through compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered practice.