We are seeking an energetic, patient-centered Registered Nurse for our Women’s Medicine Unit at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus! Our brand new, 30-bed unit is located in the Inova Women’s Hospital, the only dedicated women’s hospital in Northern Virginia. On this unit, you will see a variety of women’s general medicine patients. The Women’s Medicine Unit is a sister unit to our nationally recognized Women’s Surgical Specialty Unit. Our usual nurse to patient ratio is four or five patients to one RN.

Patients on this unit include: 

General medicine  Sickle Cell patients End of life Telemetry and continuous Pulse Oximetry monitoring Laparoscopic surgery Surgical overflow from the Women’s Surgical Specialty Unit

 

Schedule: Full time Nights, 3x12 hour shifts per week: 7p-7a

 

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 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.

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