Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Inova • Fairfax, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Neurosurgery is seeking a dedicated PRN Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to join their team at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. Inova Neurosurgery is a leading neurosurgical practice in the country, specializing in brain, endovascular, spine, and brain and spine cancer. They are committed to providing compassionate, integrated care and are recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, as well as a top employer.

Requirements

• Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an accredited Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing or National League for Nursing.
• For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence).
• License (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Practice Agreement signed by sponsoring/supervising physician(s).
• Written Scope of Practice/Protocol signed by the supervising physician.
• Drug Enforcement Administration License (if prescribing controlled substances).
• Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors.
• Ability to be enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor.
• Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of experience in inpatient neurosurgery, spine, or orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the service, including daily rounds and progress notes.
• Handle emergency room and inpatient consults, admissions, and discharges.
• Order and interpret labs and radiologic studies.
• Field phone calls from inpatient nurses.
• Perform multidisciplinary care coordination and patient education.
• May perform procedures within the scope of practice, such as EVD and ICP monitor placement.
• Opportunity for first-assisting in the OR, as service needs permit.
• Work directly with neurosurgeons.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions for retirement
• 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 for team members, spouses/partners, and children
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level