Nurse Practitioner

Join Ball State University's College of Health as a part-time Nurse Practitioner with the Healthy Lifestyle Center, part of the Interprofessional Community Clinics. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an innovative, interprofessional clinical environment focused on prevention, wellness, and whole-person health. You will serve individuals and families in East Central Indiana while mentoring healthcare students and contributing to expanded access to comprehensive care in a rural health setting.

Clinical Setting

This position is based in the Interprofessional Community Clinics and community-based rural training clinics. You will work in a learning-centered environment alongside healthcare professionals and students, delivering direct patient care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical services to patients across the lifespan
• Conduct health histories, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with regulatory standards
• Deliver preventive services, wellness counseling, and patient education
• Collaborate with staff and students in an interprofessional clinical environment
• Coordinate patient care and referrals as needed
• Serve as a clinical preceptor and mentor to healthcare students
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Current Indiana licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or eligibility to obtain
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or eligibility to obtain
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Demonstrated experience in practice within the field of certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an interprofessional clinical environment or community health setting
• Experience supervising or mentoring students
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Compensation and Employment

• Hourly rate: $60/hour
• Part-time position
• Start date: October 16, 2026
• Current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship is required