Registered Nurse (RN) Postpartum

Inova Health System • Fairfax, VA

7h

About The Position

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Postpartum unit. Full-time Day Shift:7:00am-7:00pm, 3x12 hour shifts per week. | Relocation Available.
Inova Women's Health delivers world-class care that enhances well-being at every stage of adulthood. Join a team at the forefront of childbirth, reproductive health, pelvic care, behavioral health, breast health and other conditions that matter to women.
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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 hire
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license

Nice To Haves

• (BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Two years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience on an inpatient Postpartum Unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, compassionate care and coordinates patient care.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Delivers patient/family-centered care in a holistic manner.
• Respects diversity and integrates knowledge, skills, and experience to meet patient needs.
• Utilizes effective communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Conducts health assessments and formulates individualized care plans.
• Delivers patient/family-centered care to address patient needs.
• Advocates for patients’ rights and resolves issues to ensure quality outcomes.
• Coordinates care across disciplines, ensuring effective transitions.
• Documents patient care activities and assists team members.
• Evaluates care processes and adjusts plans based on patient progress.
• Makes clinical decisions based on data, experience, and intuition.
• Fosters cooperation and respect among clinical disciplines.
• Guides staff in assessing patient learning needs and outcomes.
• Serves as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor, and supervises patient care activities.
• Utilizes care delivery standards, integrating communication, technology, and collaboration.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and maintains Continuing Education Records.
• Contributes to performance improvement initiatives and evaluates clinical outcomes.

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: offeringup 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level