Nurse Practitioner

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ball State University’s College of Health seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join the Healthy Lifestyle Center within the Interprofessional Community Clinics. You’ll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a mission-driven setting, mentoring students and collaborating with an interprofessional team in East Central Indiana.

You will provide care across the lifespan, engage in preventive services, and support clinic expansion to meet community needs while contributing to student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current Indiana licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical services to patients across the lifespan.
• Conduct health histories, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Deliver preventive services, wellness counseling, and patient education.
• Collaborate with staff and students in an interprofessional clinical environment.
• Coordinate patient care and referrals as needed.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor and mentor to healthcare students.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Collaborative practice

Community health

Interprofessional education

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Indiana NP licensure or eligibility

Nurse Practitioner national certification

DEA registration or eligibility

Job description

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner Compensation: $60/hour Department: Interprofessional Community Clinics - Temp Start Date: 10/16/2026

Join Ball State University’s College of Health as a part-time Nurse Practitioner with the Healthy Lifestyle Center, part of the Interprofessional Community Clinics. This unique position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while working alongside professionals and students in an innovative, interprofessional clinical environment. We are seeking a collaborative, community-focused provider who is passionate about a model of care that values prevention, wellness, and whole-person health. Depending on the provider’s background and area of expertise, there may also be opportunities to help develop and expand clinical services to meet the evolving needs of our patients and community. The successful candidate will help individuals live healthier lives, expand access to care in East Central Indiana, and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands‑on clinical mentorship.

What you’ll do and what you’ll bring:

Position Description:

The College of Health and our Interprofessional Community Clinics invites passionate and community-focused Nurse Practitioners to join the Healthy Lifestyle Center as a part‑time provider delivering high-quality care across the lifespan. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a mission‑driven clinical setting where innovation, collaboration, and service come together to improve lives. The successful candidate will play a vital role in expanding access to comprehensive care for individuals and families in East Central Indiana while mentoring future healthcare professionals and contributing to an interprofessional model of care that values prevention, wellness, and whole‑person health.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive medical services to patients across the lifespan.
• Conduct health histories, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Deliver preventive services, wellness counseling, and patient education.
• Collaborate with staff and students in an interprofessional clinical environment.
• Coordinate patient care and referrals as needed.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor and mentor to healthcare students.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current Indiana licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience in practice within the field of certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an interprofessional clinical environment or community health setting.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Work Environment:

This position is based in the Interprofessional Community Clinics and community‑based rural training clinics and involves direct patient care, student supervision, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in a learning‑centered environment.

Goodness requires action to grow. We’re dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That’s where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full‑time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That’s why we’ve invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state‑of‑the‑art facilities and one‑of‑a‑kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you’ll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position.

Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

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