Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine PRN
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
Franciscan Health Rensselaer 1104 E Grace St Rensselaer, Indiana 47978 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to help meet the growing demand for primary care services located at Franciscan Wheatfield Health Center in Wheatfield, Indiana with occasional coverage at Franciscan Brook Health Center in Brook, IN.
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 – Thursday, 7:00 a. m. – 4:30 p. m.
Traditional PRN schedule 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.
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 primary care services to patients of all ages, including wellness visits and management of common health issues. They will work collaboratively within a team to ensure high-quality patient care and maintain strong community relationships.
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
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 52% have no call, 74% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · above average in family medicine (np) | ranked against 2,567 Family Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Indiana | 90 active | 2,622 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 52% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana Nurse Practitioner listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment292 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #2 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 23% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 1,246 postings, 1,426 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 1,843 in the last 30 days | 1,355 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine PRN at Franciscan Alliance a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,567 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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