Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Evansville, Indiana
• Facility Name: ASVE Tri-State Community Clinics
• Schedule: Full-Time (0.9 FTE)
• Incentives: Competitive hourly rate based upon experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• CME: $2,000 allowance per fiscal year with 36 hours of dedicated CME time off

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, youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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

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.

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• The Team & Structure: Step into a highly autonomous clinical environment where you are the sole provider on-site, fully supported by a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), LPN, or RN. Benefit from the backup of a strong, experienced group of regional network providers available for immediate consultation.
• Call Structure: No call required.
• Practice Setting & Patient Volume: Lead operations within a Tri-State Community Clinic (TSC) care environment.
• Drive Clinical Excellence: Enhance regional healthcare outcomes by independently conducting comprehensive health assessments, formulating definitive diagnoses, and managing acute and chronic family medicine conditions for a diverse patient panel.
• Elevate Patient Access: Optimize local care pathways by ordering, interpreting, and performing diagnostic testing, while executing customized, high-quality preventative and therapeutic treatment plans.
• Empower Through Care Continuity: Foster long-term clinical compliance and deep community trust by providing robust patient and family education regarding medication management, lifestyle modifications, and proactive preventative care.
• Systems & Efficiency: Maximize clinical workflows and support inter-system care integration utilizing the health system's advanced electronic medical records (EMR) platform for timely, accurate documentation.
• Professional Mentorship: Cultivate the next generation of medical providers through optional student rotation mentorship and academic engagement with local NP or PA training programs.

This position operates within the Tri-State Community Clinics network under Ascension St. Vincent Evansville. As a premier medical destination in the southern region, the Evansville ministry delivers comprehensive medical-surgical care, advanced maternity and perinatal services, and stands ready as a designated Level 2 Trauma Center to serve the tri-state area with a highly integrated referral network.

Why Advanced Practice Practitioners Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum qualifications 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.

What additional preferences you'll need

• Clinical Autonomy: Demonstrated comfort and proficiency working as a solo on-site provider, demonstrating high-level clinical decision-making skills.
• Collaborative Communication: Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively direct on-site clinical support staff (CMAs/LPNs/RNs) and seamlessly communicate with the broader regional provider network.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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