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Posted: 29-Apr-25
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Internal Number: 62231
Our Pediatric Neurosurgery team has an opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their highly respected team at Riley Children's Hospital!
Opportunity Details
- Full-time, Day Shift
- Weekdays (rotating weekend)
- 6:00am-6:00pm
- No call
- 100% inpatient
- Work directly with 5 physicians and 6 APPs
- Patient volume: 20+ per week in hospital
- Patient population includes inpatient pediatric neurosurgery patients, critical care, trauma, TBI, neurovascular, spine, head formation, and cranial surgery pediatric patients.
Key responsibilities
- Inpatient care and discharges
- See patients both with an MD and independently
- Order tests and labs as needed
- See post-op patients for MDs
- Perform rounds and consults
- Answer messages from nurses and MDs regarding patient needs
- Work directly with residents
Qualifications
- Master's degree required
- ACNP, FNP, PNP or PA certification required
- APP Experience in pediatric neurosurgery and/or ICU preferred
- If new graduate, clinical rotation and/or clinical rotations in pediatric neurosurgery, trauma, or ICU is required
- General knowledge of neurological deficits and disordered highly preferred
IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.
For more than 95 years, Riley Hospital for Children has been one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. Each year, Riley Hospital provides compassionate care, support and comfort to more than 300,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Physicians at Riley Hospital provide comprehensive care, from the routine to the most complex, in every field of pediatric medicine and surgery.
Riley Hospital is nationally ranked as a top children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report, with national rankings in all ten pediatric specialties (including two specialties in the top ten), and is the only nationally ranked children's hospital in Indiana. Part of Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital enjoys a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, giving our highly skilled physicians access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology.
In addition, Riley Hospital is ranked ninth in the nation for NIH Research funding, totaling more than $38.5 million in 2023. The Children's Clinical Research Center, located at Riley Hospital, is one of the largest pediatric research facilities in the country. Riley Hospital also offers one of the nation's largest outpatient care facilities for children.
At Riley Hospital for Children, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. With a bold approach to diversity and inclusion, we are the place where many voices and perspectives come together to improve the health of our communities today and in the future.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Indiana University Health, Indiana University Health Physicians and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.
Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
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- Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
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- Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
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