Neonatal NP / PA

Location: Evansville, Indiana | Facility: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Schedule

• Part-Time | PRN
• 14-hour inpatient schedule

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered. Productivity incentives available.

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated advanced practice provider to join a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network. Join an established team of neonatologists and APPs with 24/7 Neonatologist and APP coverage model.

• Practice setting: Inpatient (Level III NICU)
• Access to Sunrise Clinical Manager EMR, therapeutic hypothermia, jet ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA), and a ground-only critical care transport team
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

Responsibilities

• Manage complex medical treatments and diagnostic pathways for critically ill newborns
• Execute specialized bedside procedures such as intubations, umbilical line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracentesis/chest tube placements
• Attend high-risk deliveries to provide immediate stabilization and direct critical newborn care
• Participate as a core member of the regional ground transport team to manage neonatal transit across the state

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Neonatal-trained Physician Assistant (PA), or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) with a NICU residency
• Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Master's or Doctorate degree required
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in a Level III or IV NICU is preferred
• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required
• Advanced Life Support preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more

About The Facility

• 54-bed pediatric and neonatal inpatient footprint (featuring a 32-bed Level III NICU, 15-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit, and a 7-bed PICU)
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification
• Serving a population of approximately 300,000 in the greater Evansville metropolitan area
• Integrated referral network combining a comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine program, a specialized outpatient pediatric clinic, and hospital-based pediatric subspecialists
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

About Ascension

• Leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture grounded in service, growth, care, and connection
• 97,000+ associates empowered to reimagine healthcare
• Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer
• Physician-led, collaborative culture with long-term practice stability and national network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service