Night Shift Registered Nurse Fellow- Pediatrics Medical/Surgical
About The Position
Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Fellow to join its Pediatrics Bedside Unit. The RN Fellow works toward desired patient outcomes and an enhanced patient experience through a focused, integrated approach to care delivery. The fellow practices in assigned patient care settings, meets program objectives, and applies newly acquired knowledge under the direct supervision of an experienced RN and through various training formats. The role requires participation in the Registered Nurse Fellowship learning sessions and completion of associated classroom work, computer-based learning modules, laboratory simulations, and assigned readings. Fellows are expected to apply learning in classroom and clinical settings and develop the skills needed to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse, or hold an active multi-state Registered Nurse license.
- One year of nursing experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or an associate's degree. An RN with an associate's degree must complete a BSN within five years of the start date.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments to collect basic data and identify 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 using Inova's Nursing Professional Practice Model and Care Delivery Model, including procedures, therapies, tests, and patient education.
- Monitor patients' 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 within the healthcare team to achieve productivity and identified outcomes.
- Accurately document patient care activities according to documentation standards and seek assistance to further develop documentation skills.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings.
- Integrate novice nursing abilities with new knowledge to deliver safe, high-quality patient care; seek resources and validation of clinical decisions, and respond to feedback and mentoring.
- Attend and participate in all assigned fellowship learning sessions and complete classroom work, computer-based learning modules, laboratory simulations, and readings on time.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, explain clinical reasoning, and demonstrate use of equipment and supplies involved in patient care.
- May serve as a preceptor after completing appropriate orientation and competencies.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
