Neurocritical Care APP (NP/PA)

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Neurocritical Care team. This full-time position involves rotating day and night shifts, providing 24/7 coverage within one of the country's most advanced neuroscience programs.

As a Neurocritical Care APP, you will manage a diverse and complex population of critically ill neurological patients, including those with neurological emergencies, ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, brain tumors, CNS infections, seizures, spinal cord injuries, and post-operative neurosurgical conditions. You will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, collaborating closely with a team of 13 top-tier Neurointensivists.

The Inova Neurocritical Care team is a high-acuity service composed 13 Neurointensivists and 10 Neurocritical Care APPs. As a quaternary care center with 18 neuroscience ICU beds and 10 neuro-IMC beds, we serve the largest volume of critically ill neurological patients in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area-delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based care.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Neurocritical Care, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Job Responsibilities:

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Neurocritical Care team, you will play a vital role in managing critically ill neurological patients, including those requiring advanced life support and continuous intensive neuromonitoring in a high-acuity setting. Perform advanced clinical procedures and assessments within scope of practice and in alignment with established protocols. Procedures include intubation, central line and arterial line placement, lumbar punctures, etc.

• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, residents, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, therapists, dietitians, and social workers

• Collaborate with specialists across medical and surgical services to optimize care plans and patient outcomes

• Facilitate daily bedside rounds with patients and families, supporting clear communication and shared decision-making

Additional Requirements:

• Work schedule: 12-hour shift (Monday - Sunday, rotating days 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and nights 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM). Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts is required.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.

• Certification: Current national certification (PA-C or AGACNP-BC/ACNP-BC), BLS and ACLS certification through the AHA required.

• Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)

• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor

• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of critical care experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

• Candidates who are interested in working exclusively night shifts or a hybrid schedule of half days and half nights.