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.

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. 

The Labor and Delivery Unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a full-time, night shift Registered Nurse

 

This position is 3 x 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm to 7:00am.

 

The Labor and Delivery Unit is located within the Inova Women’s Hospital at on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, Virginia. 

 

Inova Fairfax Hospital is ranked in the top 20 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology by U.S. News & World Report.

 

For expectant parents, all of our facilities at Inova Women's Center on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus offer spacious and beautifully decorated, private labor-delivery recovery rooms designed with your comfort in mind, yet fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology in case of unexpected complications. Our unit has 33 L&D beds and 6 C-Section ORs. Our nurse to patient ratio is 1:2. Inova Fairfax Hospital performs over 10,000 births each year and is a leader in care for high risk pregnancies. Our nursing staff is made up of highly skilled clinicians with experience in obstetric care. In-house anesthesiologists and neonatologists/pediatricians are available 24 hours a day.

 

Inova Fairfax Hospital is ranked in the top 20 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology by U.S. News & World Report.

 

The Inova Registered Nurse:

Provides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team. Consistently provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Conducts all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, to include patient and family education. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes. Serves as an empowering body to influence patient empowerment, and successful outcomes of financial and clinical quality, through relationships and access-based knowledge. Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Determines process for delivery of care from direct patient and family communication, technology, and other healthcare team member collaboration. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice. Serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision making and problem solving.

 

Required Experience:  A minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting

Preferred Experience: 2 years of labor and delivery experience in an acute cate setting.

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

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