NICU APP – PRN

Fna Nicu; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Fairfax Neonatal Associates, LLC is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide PRN coverage in the NICU at Inova Children's Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.

This role supports the NICU care team to deliver safe, family-centered care across variable shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays. The position requires NICU experience and current board certification.

Qualifications

• Board-certified NNP or PA with NICU experience.
• VA Nursing or APP license required.
• NRP and BLS certifications required.
• 2–3 years in a Level IV NICU preferred.
• Ability to interpret labs, imaging, and tests.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced NICU.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NICU patient care with care teams.
• Provide education and discharge guidance.
• Communicate updates with families and multidisciplinary team.
• Document progress in EPIC.
• Perform neonatal procedures (intubation, umbilical lines, PICC, thoracentesis, moderate sedation).
• Handoff and follow infection control policies.

Skills

Neonatal physiology

Ventilatory management

Critical care skills

Labs & imaging

EPIC proficiency

Team leadership

Communication

VA license

NICU experience

Education

Board-certified NNP or PA (NICU)

VA nursing/app license

NRP certification

DEA certificate

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Fairfax Neonatal Associates (FNA) is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide PRN coverage in the NICU at Inova Children's Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.

This role is designed for an experienced neonatal provider who can work collaboratively with the NICU care team and provide safe, family-centered care based on departmental coverage needs.

PRN Schedule & Coverage

This is an as-needed position with shifts scheduled according to patient volume, staffing requirements, and PRN availability.

• Coverage opportunities may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The number and timing of available shifts may vary from one scheduling period to another.
• Availability and scheduling expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

What You'll Bring

• A deep understanding of neonatal pathophysiology and how it applies to a premature or sick newborn.
• An understanding of ventilatory management in the NICU.
• Strong clinical skills in neonatal-perinatal medicine and critical care procedures.
• Ability to interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests.
• Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, and family-centered care skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records documentation and basic computer applications. (EPIC Preferred.)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented NICU environment.
• Current Board Certification as a Neonatal-Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with NICU experience.
• VA Nursing license, VA APP license, DEA Certificate, NRP Certification, BLS Certification
• At least 2-3 years of experience working in Level IV NICU(s).

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate and manage NICU patient care in collaboration with NICU care teams.
• Provide patient education, discharge guidance, and specialist referrals as needed.
• Communicate patient updates, significant clinical changes, and care plans with the multidisciplinary team and families.
• Document patient progress, treatment plans, and other clinical information accurately in EPIC.
• Perform neonatal procedures, including intubation, umbilical lines, PICC insertions, thoracentesis, and moderate sedation.
• Provide thorough patient handoffs and follow hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

• $105.00 per hour.
• Shift differential pay available for eligible shifts worked.

Fairfax Neonatal Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.