Neonatology - Physician

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis - Ascension; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Well-being support

Job summary

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent is seeking a Neonatal NP/PA to join a busy Level III/IV NICU. The role involves advanced neonatal care, direct patient management, and collaboration with a large team of neonatologists and APPs in a nonprofit health system.

The position supports high-risk deliveries and neonatal stabilization, with privileges to perform complex procedures. Requires NICU residency credentials and Indiana licensure; Master’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Indiana Board of Nursing RN license required.
• Master's degree in nursing required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Neonatal care

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Nurse Practitioner or PA with NICU residency

Tools

Sunrise EMR

Neodata

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana or Lafayette, Indiana

Facility Name: Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent

Schedule: PRN

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 97,000+ 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

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

How you'll make an impact in this 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
• Call structure: To be determined
• Practice setting: Inpatient (Level III & IV NICU)
• 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
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• 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
• Provide advanced direct medical management and stabilization for a diverse population of newborns and critically ill neonates, performing 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, and actively serve as a key member of the critical care ground transport team directing state-wide neonatal stabilization and transit.
• 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

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)
• Trauma designation (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 Physicians Choose Ascension

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

What minimum qualifications you'll need

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.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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None

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