Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow to join the Postpartum Unit. This role will be Full-time Rotating Shift: 3x12 hour shifts per week | Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. 

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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. 

Featured Benefits:

Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Registered Nurse Fellow (RN) Job Responsibilities:

Achieves patient outcomes and enhances experience through focused, integrated care delivery.Practices in assigned settings, meets program objectives, and applies new knowledge under direct RN supervision.Performs patient assessments to collect data, following care plans, guidelines, and pathways under supervision.Uses assessment data and patient preferences to identify care needs.Organizes, prioritizes, and delivers patient care using Inova’s Nursing Professional Practice Model.Monitors patient progress and adjusts care plans to achieve outcomes.Provides compassionate, empathetic care while ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.Bases clinical decisions on knowledge, principles, and evidence-based practices.Works efficiently with the healthcare team to achieve productivity and outcomes.Documents patient care activities accurately, seeking assistance to improve documentation skills.Actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds and team meetings.Integrates novice nursing abilities with new knowledge to deliver safe, high-quality care.Seeks resources and validation from healthcare team members to enhance clinical practice.Open to feedback, mentoring, and suggestions to improve care.Attends all learning sessions, completes assignments on time, and applies knowledge in clinical settings.Willing to learn new skills, demonstrate reasoning, and use equipment for effective care.May serve as a preceptor after completing orientation and competency.Performs other duties as assigned.

Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow Requirements: 

Work schedule: Fellowship Start Date: May 19th, 2025. Full-time Rotating Shift: 3x12 hour shifts per week. 12 weeks on days, then 12 weeks on nights. Staff under 1 year will work 6 weekend shifts/ 3undesirable shifts. Holiday Requirement: Unit has linked our holidays, and they rotate from year to yearEducation: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.Experience: Required 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship. Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start | For Critical Care Units: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Within 6 Months | For Pediatric Units: Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Within 6 Months | For Infusion Center Units: Obtain chemo card- within 3 months of hireLicensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license 

Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates who have their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Recent (within the past year) of inpatient experience