Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Supervisor to join the postpartum unit. This role will be Full-time Day Shift: Monday – 3x12 hour shifts per week 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.  

<Postpartum/Inova Alexandria Hospital, Women’s Service Line >

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 (RN) Unit Supervisor Job Responsibilities:

Leads unit operations, ensuring high-quality results and adherence to best practices. Embraces nursing research and quality tools to improve clinical operations. Supports unit-based shared governance and decentralized decision-making. Acts as a role model, prioritizing patient experience and "Service Always." Engages with the healthcare team to support Inova's "People Priority" through recognition, coaching, and mentoring. Conducts high-quality shift huddles, addressing priorities, barriers, and outcomes. Leads safety huddles, conducts environmental and safety rounds, and ensures completion of patient, Medical Director, and RN rounding. Rounds on staff to remove barriers and enhance staff engagement. Reviews core measures and key performance indicators to drive improvements in outcomes. Participates in emergency preparedness drills and simulation labs. Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission standards and educates staff on relevant standards. Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and supports strategic outcomes. Models effective communication with patients and resolves concerns or difficult situations. Serves as Physician Liaison and primary information resource for the unit. Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure smooth patient flow and discharge planning. Assesses and forecasts staffing and supply needs, resolving discrepancies proactively. Assists in annual evaluations, participates in the disciplinary process, and supports recruitment efforts. Provides coaching and counseling on critical processes, standards, and problem-solving. Advocates for clinical staff and fosters an environment of mutual trust

 

Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Supervisor Additional Requirements:

Work schedule: Full time Days, 3x12 hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. – 7:00p.m.). Staff will be expected to work one major holiday and one minor holiday as well as 4 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule. Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing OR Associate Degree RNs that are within one year of completing their BSN. Experience: A minimum of one year of Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting.  Certification: 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 | Specialty certification (as required by the unit) within one year of hire |Completion of a revised Charge Nurse workshop within the first 90 days of employment Licensure: Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license upon start

Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Supervisor Preferred Qualifications:

Specialty Certification as required by the unit (after 12 months of hire) (BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing  Two years of recent (within the past year) Registered Nurse (RN) experience on an inpatient Postpartum Unit. Charge Registered Nurse (RN) experience on an inpatient Postpartum Unit. Proficient in Epic