Advanced Practice Provider NP PA - General Surgery

Ascension Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their dynamic General Surgery team in Indianapolis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential medical services to patients with a focus on emergency general surgery. With a weekend schedule, you'll collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality care. Enjoy a range of benefits, including paid time off, health insurance options, and retirement plans, while making a positive impact in the community. If you're ready to elevate your career in a supportive and innovative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have prescriptive authority and be licensed in Indiana.
• Experience in emergency general surgery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments.
• Provide direct treatment and manage health conditions.
• Document healthcare delivery according to standards.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Care Management

Counseling and Education

Documentation Skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

SCM (EMR System)

Job description

**Details**

+ **Specialty:** APP General Surgery

+ **Subspecialty Interest:** ER - Acute Care

+ **Schedule:** Day weekend shift, Saturday/Sunday

+ **Call Schedule:** None

+ **Practice Detail:** Emergency general surgical patients

+ **EMR System:** SCM

+ **Facility:** Emergency General Surgery

+ **Location:** Indianapolis, Indiana

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Ascension St. Vincent is looking for an APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for our General Surgery team.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent to provide medical services to patients.

**Position Highlights:**

+ Saturday and Sunday schedule

+ Fast paced, fun, rewarding and collaborative team

**Responsibilities:**

+ Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.

+ Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

+ Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.

+ Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

**About Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis**

• As a member of the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis serves the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area with hospital care, a 24/7 ER, Level I Adult Trauma and Pediatric Trauma Center and Transplant.

• Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis is an 825-bed hospital and has consistently been ranked nationally by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading provider of independent hospital ratings, in many of our specialty areas including: Heart Care, Critical care, Gastrointestinal care, Orthopedic services, Pulmonary services, and Stroke care.

• Serving Indiana for 136 years, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis is a faith-based healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable.

**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:

+ 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 ofNursing obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

+ One or more of the following required:

+ 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

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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