Neonatal NP / PA

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana or Lafayette, Indiana – Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent

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 17 Neonatologists and 30+ APPs in an inpatient setting (Level III & IV NICU). The role includes access to Neodata and Sunrise EMR systems, a state-of-the-art building with 109 private-room NICU beds, specialized surgical, cardiac, and neurosurgical services, and a dedicated small baby program. This is an employed position within a nonprofit health system.

• Call structure: To be determined

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced direct medical management and stabilization for a diverse population of newborns and critically ill neonates.
• Perform complex specialized procedures including intubations, umbilical lines, PICC lines, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis/chest tube placement, and circumcisions.
• Attend high-risk deliveries to manage immediate, complex critical needs of newborns.
• Actively serve as a key member of the critical care ground transport team directing state-wide neonatal stabilization and transit.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Physician Assistant (PA) with a NICU residency, or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) with a NICU residency.
• Eligible for Indiana state licensure and DEA registration.
• Master's or Doctorate degree in nursing or physician assistant studies required.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in a Level III or IV NICU is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources

About the Facility

• 197-bed pediatric facility featuring a 109-bed private-room Level IV NICU, 40 private inpatient beds, 8 short-stay beds, 23 PICU beds, and a 17-bed Pediatric ED.
• Pediatric Trauma services available onsite.
• Serving a population of approximately 2 million in the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area.
• Integrated referral network of over 3,000 physicians and 100+ highly experienced pediatric specialists across 22 ministries.
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.

Why Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service