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Ascension
Indianapolis, Indiana

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Hospital MedicineIncludes callPart-Time

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent
  • Schedule: Full-Time (.75 FTE) | Night Shift | 7 on / 14 off
  • CME allowance + dedicated CME days
  • Malpractice coverage with tail

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 97,000+ 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, you’ll 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: 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

  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated advanced practice provider 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.
  • Join an established team of 5 physicians
  • Call structure: none
  • Practice setting: inpatient
  • Access to comprehensive diagnostic testing and clinical support staff
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network policy using Sunrise Clinical Manager EMR

Provide direct treatment and health condition management through integrated multidisciplinary collaboration and targeted community resource referrals

Drive high-quality clinical outcomes by obtaining detailed patient histories and conducting thorough physical assessments to guide immediate care plans

About the Facility

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis is a premier Level 1 Trauma Center and flagship regional hub.

This comprehensive medical campus features specialized care environments including a nationally recognized Transplant Center, a dedicated Burn Center, the Women & Infants Hospital, and 8 highly decorated Centers of Excellence ensuring you practice medicine alongside some of the best minds in the country.

  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  • Why Advanced Practice Providers Choose Ascension
  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements 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.

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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Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct treatment and health condition management through integrated multidisciplinary collaboration. They are responsible for obtaining detailed patient histories and conducting thorough physical assessments to guide immediate care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Nurse Practitioner. Required credentials include BLS certification, Indiana state nursing licensure, and prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationPhysical assessmentPatient history takingCare planningInpatient careElectronic medical records

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 11 employers

6
<$295k
8
$295k-330k
3
$330k-365k
2
$365k-400k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
29% this job
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
6% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$56.73-$192.31/hr
#2

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$118k-$400k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.7this job 1.5
Better work-life than 40% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,087 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage with Tail
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA
403(b) with Employer Match