Inpatient Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Lead

Inova • Fairfax, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Neurosurgery APP Inpatient Lead provides clinical leadership and oversight for Advanced Practice Providers within the inpatient neurosurgery service. This role combines expert clinical practice, operational leadership, quality improvement initiatives, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. The APP Lead serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and liaison between APPs, physicians, nursing staff, and hospital leadership while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Inova Neurosurgery is one of the countries most advanced neurosurgical practices specializing in brain, endovascular, spine, brain and spine cancer, while working together to provide compassionate integrated care.

Inova is consistently recognized nationally for excellence in safety, quality, patient experience, and workforce culture and is proud to be recognized as a leading healthcare employer both regionally and nationally.

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.

Requirements

• Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• No experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start
• 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)
• Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Neurosurgery

Responsibilities

• Delivering expert inpatient care for neurosurgical patients, including assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, and discharge management.
• Leading daily APP operations, ensuring appropriate staffing, workflow efficiency, and continuity of patient care.
• Serving as a mentor, educator, and clinical resource for APPs, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, competency development, and performance management of APP staff.
• Collaborating with neurosurgeons, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to optimize patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Leading quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives within the neurosurgery service.
• Developing and implementing clinical protocols, care pathways, and best practices.
• Monitoring key clinical and operational metrics and identifying opportunities for program improvement.
• Participating in departmental committees, strategic planning, and service line development initiatives.
• Promoting a collaborative, patient-centered culture that supports high-quality care, professional development, and team engagement.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• a robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level