Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)

Inova • Fairfax, VA

14d • $37 - $59

About The Position

Inova is seeking dedicated and experienced Outpatient Registered Nurses for children’s specialties in the Fairfax and Ashburn area, including hematology/oncology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, and orthopedics and sports medicine. These are full-time, day-shift positions with varying hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Outpatient Registered Nurse provides clinical patient care, clerical support, and environmental control services in accordance with established policies and clinical practice procedures. The nurse collaborates with physicians and staff to deliver coordinated, safe, and compassionate care and support a friendly, efficient patient experience. Assigned duties may also include scheduling patients, verifying insurance, providing financial counseling, and communicating promptly with management and providers about patient flow, complaints, follow-up appointments, and referrals. The nurse uses information to continuously improve care, practice, and patient outcomes.

The tentative employment start date is June 2027. The position will remain posted for 30 days from its original posting date, and applications must be submitted before the posting closes. Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities.

Requirements

• Registered nurse clinical experience: no years required.
• BSN from an accredited school of nursing; nurses with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing must complete a BSN within five years of their start date.
• RN license, or eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon start.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) work experience.
• More than one year of hands-on nursing experience in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; record patient blood pressure, height, and weight; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and other patient care needs.
• Assist physicians and nurses, prepare patients for examinations and treatment, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with pertinent information.
• Send and receive medical records; obtain laboratory and imaging reports, hospital notes, and referral information; organize records and scan relevant information into patient charts before encounters.
• Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, such as clean-catch urine collection, EKGs, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
• Set up instruments and equipment according to protocol; clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; order, sort, store, and restock supplies; and properly dispose of expired medications and supplies.
• Use appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions, and follow manufacturer requirements and guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
• Report patient safety issues promptly to the physician and practice manager, recognize when escalation is needed, and involve others in problem-solving when appropriate.
• Participate in clinic huddles, suggest improvements to patient needs and clinic flow, and take part in quality improvement initiatives.
• Access appropriate systems and services to confirm insurance coverage or other payment arrangements; identify and communicate authorization and referral requirements; and explain insurance benefits and patient liability.
• When assigned, schedule patients, conduct insurance verifications, and provide financial counseling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
• Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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