Details

• Specialty: Neonatology
• Subspecialty Interest: NICU
• Schedule: Full-time & Part-time Available
• Call Schedule: TBD
• Practice Detail: We are looking for a skilled APP to join and support our Neonatologist team in Evansville, IN
• EMR System: Sunrise clinical manager
• Facility: NICU - 3rd floor
• Location: Evansville, IN
  
  

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

Benefits

• 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
  
  

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal trained Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) to join our team in our level 3 NICU.

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

Benefits:

• 14 hour inpatient schedule
• 24/7 Neonatologist coverage with APP coverage
• Newborn and sick neonate care
  
  

Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctorate degree required
• Must be Neonatal Nurse practitioner, Physician Assistant or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner w/ NICU residency board Certified/Eligible and must have Indiana License or must be eligible
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination of the NICU patient.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
• Procedures include - intubation, umbilical lines, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis/chest tube placement,
• Attendance of high risk deliveries including stabilization and management of complex critical needs of the newborn
• Team member of the St. Vincent critical care transport team (ground only) directing the stabilization, management and transport of neonates throughout the state.
  
  

About the Opportunity:

• Care for critically ill newborns in a state-of-the-art Level III NICU
• Utilize advanced capabilities including therapeutic hypothermia, jet ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, and neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA)
• Excellent pediatric subspecialty support from hospital-based pediatric cardiologists, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and other specialists
• Comprehensive OB service including MFM program, OB Clinic, and in house OB hospitalists
• Dedicated, highly-trained NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians, speech therapists, Physical and Occupational Therapists.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer at least 1 year of clinical experience in a level 3 or 4 NICU as an NNP or PA
  
  

The Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent clinical, communication, and team-based skills
• Commitment to family-centered, evidence-based care
  
  

About PMCH Evansville:

• Regional perinatal center with around 1,400 deliveries annually
• Specially-trained obstetric emergency teams and maternal-fetal medicine physicians
• State-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery suite (newly renovated in 2024)
• Supportive, family-centered environment
  
  

Pediatric Services at PMCH Evansville

• 32 Bed NICU with a full team of dedicated RNs, RTs, Dietitians, OT, PT and speech therapists
• 15 bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit with Pediatric Hospitalists
• 7 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with Pediatric Intensivists
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification
• Dedicated NICU Transport Team
• 7 bed Emergency Room area dedicated for children with dedicated providers
• Established Outpatient Pediatric Specialty Clinic including full-time GI and part-time neurologist, pulmonologist, endocrinologist, dedicated pediatric registered dietitian and integrated pediatric psychologists.
• Full time pediatric cardiologist.
• Monthly pediatric hematology and orthopedic clinics.
• Sleep Disorders Clinic
• Behavioral based outpatient Feeding Program
• Outpatient Behavioral Health Program with pediatric psychologists and LCSWs
• Outpatient Family Navigators to ensure continuity of care
• Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Program (OT, PT Speech)
• Pediatric Dental Clinic
• Ronald McDonald House on campus
  
  

Live, Work, Play in Evansville:

Located on the Ohio River in southwest Indiana, Evansville offers an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities including museums, performing arts, sports, and dining. Located less than 3 hours’ drive from St. Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, and less than 6 hours from Chicago.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading neonatology program focused on exceptional care for newborns and families. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

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 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.
  
  

Additional Preferences

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