The Women's Surgical Specialty Unit at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a Registered Nurse Fellow (experienced RN interested in changing specialty). This is a full-time, day shift position. It is a great opportunity to see a variety of patients and expand fundamental clinical skills!

Inova Fairfax Hospital is ranked in the top 20 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology by U.S. News & World Report. This ranking recognizes Inova's excellence in outcomes, comprehensive services and patient satisfaction ratings for gynecologic care, gynecologic surgeries for benign and cancerous conditions, and maternity care offerings.

Schedule: full-time, night shift with 3 x 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00am to 7:00pm

Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Information: This position is eligible for a competitive Sign-On Bonus. Candidates who are relocating 50 miles or further are also eligible for relocation assistance.  

Inova Fairfax Hospital Women’s Center has the largest and most respected gynecologic surgery program in the region. Inova Women's Hospital has been designated as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by AAGL, the leading association promoting minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. This designation means that both the hospital and the surgeons have undergone a review process and met standards to ensure the efficacy, safety and efficiency of their minimally invasive gynecology capabilities. Inova Women's Hospital offers the region's largest and most respected program for the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. We were the first area hospital to perform many of the minimally invasive procedures that improve women's outcomes while minimizing the impact of these procedures on quality of life.

Procedures on this unit include:

General Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
Gynecology / Oncology Surgery
Urology / Gynecology Surgery
Breast Surgery
Plastics Surgery
General Medicine / Telemetry & Continuous Pulse oximetry Monitoring
Extended Recovery from Outpatient Procedure
Success on this unit = flexibility, organization, time management, teamwork oriented, supportive, service minded, patient centered, and ready for learning!
Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to announce that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Magnet® designation, the most prestigious accolade for nursing excellence, to our hospital in December 2020. Currently, only 8.5% of hospitals in the nation hold Magnet® designation and Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to be part of this select group. The new Magnet designation is in addition to several other prestigious recognitions which include: a five star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), being named by IBM Watson Health as one the nation's highest performing hospitals, and among the top 10 Major Teaching Hospitals, an A for Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group, the #1 hospital in the DC metro area by U.S. News & World Reports, and being nationally ranked in gynecologic care.

The Inova RN Fellow:

The RN Fellowship program will develop the necessary clinical skills to practice nursing in a competent manner within a specified service line. The RN Fellow, in an atmosphere of acceptance and support, will learn under the direct supervision of an experienced RN and through various other training formats. 
The RN Fellow participates in learning new knowledge, developing new skills, and meeting program objectives to be able to practice in assigned patient care delivery setting utilizing and applying new knowledge. The RN Fellow will be given time to learn, opportunities to practice, and mentoring to imbed the newly learned skills and knowledge.
Communicates effectively with patients and families, team members and medical providers. Creates a collaborative team working environment. Has respect for and understanding of clinical disciplines. Uses a focused, integrated approach toward improving patient outcomes and the patient experience of care delivery.
Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive paid time off (PTO) accruals that increases with tenure
Seven annual holidays in addition to your PTO
Competitive 401k match
Educational assistance
Student loan assistance up to $10,000
Paid parental leave
Inova Scholarship for dependent children of Team Members pursuing health degrees
Dedicated onsite EAP counselors at each of our hospitals
Free parking for all Inova team members at all Inova locations
Requirements:

Required Experience:  A minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse or RN changing specialty area of practice

General Requirements:

Proficient in English, strong verbal, and written communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others
Values team collaboration
Proficient computer skills required
Minimum Education Requirement: Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.

Minimum Licensure/ Certification Requirement:

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Virginia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start