Neurocritical Care, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (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 10 top-tier neurointensivists.

The Inova Neurocritical Care team is a high-acuity service composed of 10 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

Qualifications

•  Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current national certification (PA-C or AGACNP-BC/ACNP-BC), BLS and ACLS certification through the AHA required.
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Virginia
• New graduates with a strong clinical background and demonstrated high-quality training will also be considered.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of critical care experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Candidates interested in working straight night shifts or a hybrid schedule of half days and half nights.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inov