Advanced Practice Provider; NNP​/PA - Neonatal

POSITION SUMMARY

FNA has maintained a longstanding partnership with the Inova system, serving as the exclusive Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provider at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s, Inova Fair Oaks, Inova Loudoun, and Inova Alexandria hospitals. FNA’s Board-Certified Neonatologists and highly specialized Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) work collaboratively with care teams to deliver comprehensive, around-the-clock care to critically ill and premature newborns.

Our NICU APPs are key contributors to our clinical team, helping drive exceptional care and patient outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical skills in neonatal-perinatal medicine and critical care procedures, and a demonstration of understanding of indications, risks, limitations of procedures.
• Ability to interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests.
• Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, and family-centered care skills in a collaborative NICU environment.
• Proficient in Electronic medical records documentation and basic computer applications. EPIC Preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented NICU environment.

Education & Experience

• Board Certification in Nursing and Board Certified as a Neonatal-Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with NICU experience.
• VA Nursing license, VA APP license, DEA Certificate, NRP Certification, BLS Certification

• Coordinate and manage NICU patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and families.
• Provide family-centered care, patient education, discharge guidance, and specialist referrals.
• Communicate patient updates, significant clinical changes, and care plans with multidisciplinary teams and families.
• Document patient progress, treatment plans, and clinical information accurately in EPIC.
• Perform neonatal procedures including intubation, umbilical lines, PICC insertions, thoracentesis, and moderate sedation.
• Lead neonatal transport teams, provide critical care during transport, in collaboration with Neonatologists.
• Deliver detailed patient handoffs/sign-outs to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, staff education, and professional development activities.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control protocols.
• After two years of level IV experience, APP has the ability to practice autonomously at Inova Alexandria, Inova Fair Oaks, and Inova Loudoun Hospitals, providing in-house coverage to the NICU, attending high risk deliveries, and providing support to the family centered care unit. A Neonatologist is available for consultation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits and total rewards package including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous reimbursement for certifications, licensure, and continuing medical education (CME)
• High-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and disability
• PTO & Family leave
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Stability and growth potential in a company with over 50 years of success

Fairfax Neonatal Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.