We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated
Nurse Practitioner to join our
Pediatric Rheumatology team at
Riley Children's Health! Our practice locations serve several communities across the state of Indiana, including Indianapolis, Carmel, South Bend, and Fort Wayne.
Details - Full-Time, Day Shift
- 40 hours per week
- No weekends or call
- 15% inpatient & 85% outpatient setting
- Work with an interdisciplinary team of 6 physicians and 7 support staff
- Patient population includes children and adolescents with a wide range of autoimmune, inflammatory and rheumatic conditions. Patients include those with juvenile arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis, dermatomyositis, and other complex diseases that affect the joints, muscles, skin, and immune system. The practice also cares for children with rare autoinflammatory and genetic disorders, such as Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), TRAPS, NOMID, and recurrent fever syndromes
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including obtaining medical histories, performing physical exams, and assessing disease activity.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage children with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions under established clinical guidelines and collaborative practice agreements.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and monitoring response to therapy.
- Review and interpret laboratory results, imaging studies, and diagnostic tests.
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, disease management, and treatment expectations.
- Manage medication prior authorizations, specialty medications, and biologic therapies as needed.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, infusion services, therapists, primary care providers, and other specialists.
- Respond to patient calls, messages, and urgent clinical concerns, providing timely assessment and recommendations.
- Monitor patients for medication side effects, disease progression, and treatment effectiveness.
- Document clinical encounters accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and ongoing professional development activities.
Qualifications
- Master's degree required
- Must be BE or BC
- ACNP, PNP, FNP, or PA certification required
- Experience in pediatric rheumatology preferred
IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: a sign-on forgivable loan, group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.
Community Description
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
- Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
- 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
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
- Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
For 100 years,
Riley Hospital is nationally
ranked in 11 specialties as a top children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report ,with
In addition, Riley Hospital is
ranked sixth 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.
