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Franciscan Alliance
Rensselaer, Indiana

Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

Nurse Practitioner 8.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

Rensselaer Family Practice 118 W Drexel Pkwy Rensselaer, Indiana 47978 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our rural healthcare practices in Rensselaer, Indiana.

This provider would join a growing, thriving practice that provides a collegial environment and strong mentorship opportunities. WHAT WE NEED: Ideal candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to develop strong ties with the community and build long-lasting relationships with patients. Physician will need to work collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Practice Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m.

Flexible full-time schedule; No weekends or holidays Average outpatient volume: 18 - 20 patients per day Will treat patients of all ages Telehealth offered Common Diagnoses: Child and adult wellness visits Back pain Endocrinology issues Hypertension Heart failure WHO WE ARE: Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois.

Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

What We Offer

At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers.

Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include: Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages Paid malpractice 27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a) Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability Customized marketing support Leadership development through board and committee opportunities MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.

WHERE WE LIVE Rensselaer is located in beautiful Jasper County, IN. Located 1.5 hours northwest of Indianapolis. Rensselaer has a rural and suburban feel, with a large heart, and personality. Rensselaer offers affordable cost of living with excellent school options including private and public schools.

Qualifications

Master's Degree - Required Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification – Required Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive family medicine care to patients of all ages in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, managing common diagnoses, and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and a valid Nurse Practitioner certification. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is also required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient care coordinationHypertension managementHeart failure management

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 54% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine at Franciscan Alliance a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,625 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 30 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
16% this job
Relocation assistance
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Rensselaer

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Median resident rent
$936/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Franciscan Alliance

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Malpractice
CME Allowance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
403(b)