Neonatal NP / PA

Ascension; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Neonatal NP/PA/PNP to join an established neonatology team at a Level III NICU in Evansville, IN. The role is part-time/PRN with a 14-hour inpatient schedule and call coverage TBD.

You will manage complex newborn care, perform bedside procedures, and participate in high-risk deliveries. Indiana licensure/DEA and a NICU residency are required or will be pursued as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree required.
• At least 1 year of NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend high-risk deliveries to provide immediate stabilization and direct critical newborn care.
• Participate as core member of regional ground transport team to manage neonatal transit across the state.
• Execute bedside procedures such as intubations, umbilical line placements, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis/chest tube placements.

Skills

Neonatal care

Critical care

Emergency procedures

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Evansville, Indiana

Facility Name: 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 offered

CME allowance and allotted CME time off

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Join an established team of neonatologists and APPs
• Call structure: TBD (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
• 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
• Manage complex medical treatments and diagnostic pathways for critically ill newborns, executing specialized bedside procedures such as intubations, umbilical line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracentesis/chest tube placements.
• Attend high-risk deliveries to provide immediate stabilization, direct critical newborn care, and participate as a core member of the regional ground transport team to manage neonatal transit across the state.
• Master's or Doctorate degree required; at least 1 year of clinical experience in a Level III or IV NICU is preferred

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

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

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

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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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