Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal Physician Assistant
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Required Education:
Masters
Internal Number: AA91225Evansville
Specialty: Neonatology
Subspecialty Interest: NICU
Schedule: Full-time, Part-time & PRN Available
Call Schedule: TBD
Practice Detail: We are looking for a skilled APP to join and support our Neonatologist team in Evansville, IN
EMR System: Sunrise clinical manager
Facility: NICU - 3rd floor
Location: Evansville, IN
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type
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 3 NICU.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent Evansville to provide medical services to patients.
Benefits:
14 hour inpatient schedule
24/7 Neonatologist coverage with APP coverage
Newborn and sick neonate care
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
Responsibilities:
Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination of the NICU patient.
Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions
Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
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.
About the Opportunity:
Care for critically ill newborns in a state-of-the-art Level III NICU
Utilize advanced capabilities including therapeutic hypothermia, jet ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, and neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA)
Excellent pediatric subspecialty support from hospital-based pediatric cardiologists, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and other specialists
Comprehensive OB service including MFM program, OB Clinic, and in house OB hospitalists
Dedicated, highly-trained NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians, speech therapists, Physical and Occupational Therapists.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer at least 1 year of clinical experience in a level 3 or 4 NICU as an NNP or PA
The Ideal Candidate:
Excellent clinical, communication, and team-based skills
Commitment to family-centered, evidence-based care
About PMCH Evansville:
Regional perinatal center with around 1,400 deliveries annually
Specially-trained obstetric emergency teams and maternal-fetal medicine physicians
State-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery suite (newly renovated in 2024)
Supportive, family-centered environment
Pediatric Services at PMCH Evansville
32 Bed NICU with a full team of dedicated RNs, RTs, Dietitians, OT, PT and speech therapists
15 bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit with Pediatric Hospitalists
7 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with Pediatric Intensivists
Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification
Dedicated NICU Transport Team
7 bed Emergency Room area dedicated for children with dedicated providers
Established Outpatient Pediatric Specialty Clinic including full-time GI and part-time neurologist, pulmonologist, endocrinologist, dedicated pediatric registered dietitian and integrated pediatric psychologists.
Full time pediatric cardiologist.
Monthly pediatric hematology and orthopedic clinics.
Sleep Disorders Clinic
Behavioral based outpatient Feeding Program
Outpatient Behavioral Health Program with pediatric psychologists and LCSWs
Outpatient Family Navigators to ensure continuity of care
Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Program (OT, PT Speech)
Pediatric Dental Clinic
Ronald McDonald House on campus
Live, Work, Play in Evansville:
Located on the Ohio River in southwest Indiana, Evansville offers an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities including museums, performing arts, sports, and dining. Located less than 3 hours’ drive from St. Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, and less than 6 hours from Chicago.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading neonatology program focused on exceptional care for newborns and families. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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 required.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2024, Ascension provided $2.1 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 99,000 associates, 23,000 aligned providers, 94 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 27 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 30 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
