Details
- Specialty: Neonatal - Perinatal (NICU)
- Schedule: 24/7 inpatient schedule combination of 12 and 24 hour shifts
- Call Schedule: tbd
- Practice Detail: Newborn and sick neonate care of a large variety
- EMR System: Neodata and Sunrise
- Facility: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana or Lafayette, Indiana
This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type
Benefits
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
Responsibilities
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal trained Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) to join our team in our level 4 NICU.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Peyton Manning Children's Hospital to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
Qualifications:
- Masters or Doctorate degree required
- Must be Neonatal Nurse practitioner, Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner w/ NICU residency board Certified/Eligible and must have Indiana License or must be eligible
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer at least 1 year of clinical experience in a level 3 or 4 NICU as an NNP or PA
Benefits:
- 24/7 inpatient schedule (combination of 12 and 24 hour shifts, days/nights, self-scheduled)
- 24/7 Neonatologist coverage with APP coverage
- Newborn and sick neonate care of a large variety - surgical, cardiac and neurosurgical services in addition to small baby program for infant 22-27 weeks gestation
- Work in a brand new state of the art building with 109 private room NICU beds (coming Dec 2024)
Responsibilities:
- Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination of the NICU patient.
- Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
- Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
- Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
- Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
- Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
- Procedures include - intubation, umbilical lines, PICC lines, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis/chest tube placement, circumcisions
- Attendance of high risk deliveries including stabilization and management of complex critical needs of the newborn
- Team member of the St. Vincent critical care transport team (ground only) directing the stabilization, management and transport of neonates throughout the state.
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St Vincent has an incredible opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dedicated inpatient Neonatology team at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN. Join a collegial team of 17 Neonatologist and 30+ APPs (Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).
About Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent
Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent is part of Indiana’s largest not-for-profit health system with 22 ministries and over 3000 physicians. Highlights include:
• An attached tertiary care, pediatric hospital with 40 private inpatient beds and 8 short stay beds, staffed in-house 24/7 by our Pediatric Hospitalist group.
• A 23-bed PICU staffed 24/7 by Pediatric Intensivists. - A 17-bed Pediatric Emergency department staffed 24/7 by Pediatric Emergency physicians. - One of Indiana’s largest Level IV NICU with 97 beds staffed 24/7 by Neonatologists. As of 2025, the NICU will be moved to a state of the art Women and Infants Hospital that has a 109 bed private room NICU.
• Ascension St. Vincent Children’s Services: recognized nationally for faster access to pediatric specialists and best-in-care outcomes.
• Through the Peyton Manning Children’s Health system at Ascension St. Vincent your family will get faster access to more than 100 highly experienced pediatric specialists. A majority of these physicians are double board certified in pediatrics and in one of 40 different pediatric specialties and multidisciplinary programs.
About Indianapolis
• Indianapolis is the 15th largest city in the nation and is the center of America's heartland.
• Indianapolis supports more than 200 arts organizations, including a world-class symphony, theater, opera, ballet, museums, art galleries and professional sports.
• Home to the nationally best rated Indianapolis International Airport, the world's largest children's museum as well as one of the nation's largest privately funded zoos.
• Indiana's cost of living and unemployment rates remain below the national average.
• Physicians in Indiana enjoy low malpractice rates, making Indiana one of the top physician friendly states in which to practice medicine.
About Ascension Medical Group
Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.
Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Nurse Practitioner specializing in Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
One or more of the following:
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
• Master's degree of Nursing required.
Additional Preferences
#APP
Why Join Our Team
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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