Night Shift Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow -Medical/Surgical Unit

Inova Health System•Alexandria, VA

14h•$39 - $64

About The Position

Inova Alexandria Hospital’s Medical/Surgical unit is seeking a Registered Nurse Fellow to take the next step in their nursing journey. The RN Fellow works to achieve desired patient outcomes and enhance the patient experience through a focused, integrated approach to care. In assigned patient-care settings, the fellow meets program objectives and applies new knowledge under the direct supervision of an experienced RN and through various training formats. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available.

Requirements

At least 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience in an acute-care setting.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing. Nurses with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) must complete a BSN within 5 years of their start date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
RN license or eligibility to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments to collect basic data and identify patient-care needs using assessment information and patient preferences.
Follow written plans of care, standards, practice guidelines, and pathways under the supervision of an experienced RN.
Organize, prioritize, and deliver care to assigned patients in accordance with Inova’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and Care Delivery Model, including procedures, therapies, tests, and patient education.
Monitor progress toward expected outcomes and adjust plans of care accordingly.
Provide compassionate, empathetic hands-on care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Explain the rationale for clinical decisions based on educational knowledge, principles, and evidence-based practices.
Work efficiently with the healthcare team to support productivity and achieve identified outcomes.
Document patient-care activities accurately according to documentation standards and seek assistance to develop documentation skills.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings.
Integrate novice nursing abilities with new knowledge to provide safe, high-quality patient care; seek resources and validation of clinical decisions, and respond to feedback and mentoring.
Attend and participate in assigned RN Fellowship learning sessions; complete classroom work, computer-based modules, laboratory simulations, and readings on time, and apply the learning in classroom and clinical settings.
Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, explain clinical reasoning, and demonstrate the use of equipment and supplies involved in patient care.
May serve as a preceptor after completing appropriate orientation and competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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