Pulmonary NP

Ascension Health; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Tail malpractice coverage

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Lung Care is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible clinician to join an established outpatient pulmonology team. You will manage patients with asthma, COPD, and sleep disorders, perform comprehensive evaluations, and develop evidence-based treatment plans in a collaborative clinic setting.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence within a nonprofit health system, with CME opportunities and full employment benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree of Nursing is required.
• Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credential (Indiana) is required.
• RN credential (Indiana) is required.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory illnesses including asthma, COPD, and sleep disorders.
• Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based treatment plans in a collaborative outpatient clinic setting.
• Collaborate with a team of clinicians and clinical support staff to enhance patient access and care quality.

Education

Master's degree of Nursing

Nurse Practitioner specialization in Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Evansville, Indiana

Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Lung Care

Schedule: Full-Time | 36 patient contact hours/week

Base salary: Salary model with highly competitive compensation driven by experience/specialty tier

CME: $2,500 annual allowance plus 5 dedicated days off for eligible conferences, travel, and licensure

Malpractice: Covered with tail

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Join an established team of 3 physicians and 1 APP

• Call structure: None

• Practice setting: Outpatient

• Access to dedicated clinical support staff, Athena EMR, and 2-3 exam rooms per clinician

• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Board Certified or Board Eligible

• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

• Drive clinical excellence by evaluating and caring for patients with acute and chronic respiratory illnesses, including asthma, COPD, and sleep disorders

• Enhance patient access through comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based treatment plans in a collaborative clinic setting

About the Facility

• Level II Trauma Center (Ascension St. Vincent Evansville)

• Serving a population of approximately 118,000 in Evansville and over 300,000 in the greater metropolitan area

• Integrated referral network

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Advanced Practice Providers 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:

• 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.

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: pro-rated 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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