Neurocritical Care APP (NP/PA)

divh2Neurocritical Care, Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner/h2pInova 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 countrys most advanced neuroscience programs./ppAs 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./ppThe Inova Neurocritical Care team is a high-acuity service composed of 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 areadelivering cutting-edge, evidence-based care./ppInova 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./ppFeatured Benefits:/pulliCommitted to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program./liliRetirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day./liliTuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans./liliMental 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./liliWork/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities./li/ulpNeurocritical Care, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Job Responsibilities:/ppAs 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./pulliParticipate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, residents, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, therapists, dietitians, and social workers/liliCollaborate with specialists across medical and surgical services to optimize care plans and patient outcomes/liliFacilitate daily bedside rounds with patients and families, supporting clear communication and shared decision-making/li/ulpAdditional Requirements:/pulliWork 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./liliEducation: Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program./liliCertification: Current national certification (PA-C or AGACNP-BC/ACNP-BC), BLS and ACLS certification through the AHA required./liliLicensure: 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)/liliPayer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor/liliMedical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliMinimum of one year of critical care experience in a hospital or healthcare setting./liliCandidates who are interested in working exclusively night shifts or a hybrid schedule of half days and half nights./li/ulh2About Us/h2pWe are Inova, Northern Virginias leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason were 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 Inova, were constantly striving to be ever better to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare./ppInova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law./ph2Job Info/h2ulliJob Identification 681727/liliJob Category Physicians and APPs/liliPosting Date 04/28/2026, 01:51 PM/liliLocations Inova Fairfax Hospital/liliJob Schedule Full time/li/ul/div