Behavioral Health RN - Pediatric Emergency (Level 1 Trauma)

Inova Health System

71d • Onsite

About The Position

The Level 1 Trauma Pediatric Emergency Department at Inova Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN to support our Pediatric Behavioral Health patients. Eligible Nurses will qualify for sign on & relocation bonuses.
Full Time, Night shift (7pm – 7am). During orientation will rotate through all shifts (Days, Mids, and Nights).
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.
The Inova Children’s Emergency Room at Fairfax Hospital is the most comprehensive pediatric ER in the region and provides family-friendly emergency care in a redesigned, spacious facility tailored to our patients.
Our Pediatric Emergency Department offers:
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses & Mental Health Techs
We are the 3rd busiest ED in the nation!
Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center
Magnet recognized
Experienced behavioral health nurses and Overflow unit assist the team in caring for non-emergency patients
Joint Commission Gold Seal for Stroke Care
America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ from Healthgrades
Board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and specially-equipped pediatric rooms
Child life specialists trained to ease anxiety in children and explain procedures in an understandable and comforting manner
Kid-friendly treatment rooms and waiting areas
Experienced behavioral health nurses and Overflow unit assist the team in caring for non-emergency patients

Requirements

• Experience: Requires a minimum of one year of Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting.
• Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• License: Must be RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN.
• Certification: BLS from American Heart Association
• Proficient in English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others
• Proficient computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Strongly prefer 2 years plus of Behavioral Health and/or Pediatric ED RN experience
• CEN/ACLS certification desired

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team.
• Conduct all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner.
• Use an integrated approach toward patient outcomes
• Utilize standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees