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 12-bed Level III NICU at the new Community Health Network Westfield . The hospital will offer 24/7 access to in-house Riley neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and a full range of pediatric subspecialists via consultation. This hospital is expected to open early 2027.


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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Community Description

Westfield, Indiana is a beautiful suburb of Indianapolis located just 19 miles north of downtown Indianapolis in Hamilton county and 39 minutes from the Indianapolis International Airport . Residents enjoy a variety of entertainment and recreation along with an assortment of other wonderful amenities. Westfield is conveniently located off of US 31.

• Named by Niche in 2023 as one of the best suburbs to live, buy a house in & raise a family in Indiana
• One of WalletHub's top five "Best Small Cities in America" in 2023
• Grand Park is a 400-acre planned recreational sports village that features an abundance of green space, pedestrian/bicycle trails, baseball/softball diamonds, multipurpose fields for soccer, football, rugby, field hockey and lacrosse, an indoor soccer facility and indoor basketball/volleyball facility
• Close proximity to Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years
• Quick drive to lively downtown Indianapolis provides residents with big- city amenities including professional sports, fine dining, an abundance of retail and an array of culture