Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our nationally recognized team in Indianapolis. As a leader in neonatal care, Riley Children's treats more than 3,500 newborns annually across its Level IV and Level III NICUs. Our multidisciplinary team-comprised of board-certified neonatologists, advanced practice providers, and pediatric subspecialists-delivers comprehensive, lifesaving care that often begins prenatally and continues through the NICU stay and beyond. We work closely with maternal-fetal medicine, pediatric surgical and medical subspecialties, and neurodevelopmental follow-up programs to ensure seamless, family-centered care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic academic environment where your clinical expertise, passion for teaching, and commitment to innovation will make a lasting impact.
This position will primarily support the Level III NICU's in the Community Health Network. The hospitals offer 24/7 access to in-house Riley neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and a full range of pediatric subspecialists via consultation. A portion of the FTE will be at Community Hospital East. Recognized as one of Indiana's Perinatal Centers and named "Best Place to Deliver a Baby" by IndyStar, the unit has received multiple awards for excellence in maternal and neonatal care.
- Community Hospital North: 48 beds-including 42 private suites
- Community Hospital East: 16 beds --including 14 private rooms and 2 mother/baby suites
- Community Hospital Westfield: 12 beds--opening soon
Key Responsibilities
- Attend deliveries of high-risk neonatal patients
- Care for neonatal patients requiring ICU level care; develop plan of care
- Perform procedures including intubations, PICC, UAL/UVL, chest tube placement and management, lumbar puncture, and thoracentesis
- Provision of patient and family centered care
- Active participation in quality and safety initiatives
- Active participation in Department of Neonatology and Advanced Practice provider service specific educational and improvement initiatives
- 24-hr shifts are an expectation of the role and include in-house Neo coverage during the dat. In-house Neo coverage at night varies by location.
Qualifications
- Masters degree required
- NNP or PA-Neonatal certification required
- At least 2 years of APP experience at a Level II or IV NICU setting
- Delivery room experience
- Proven ability to provide independent APP coverage during night shifts, managing acute neonatal care
- Fully credentialled in all required procedures, as defined by institutional standards
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