Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow Behavioral Health

Inova • Alexandria, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse Fellow to join the Behavioral Health team. This role will be full-time day shift 7:00 am – 7:00 pm with a rotating weekend. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified external applicants. With the demand for behavioral health services continuing to grow, IMVH extended our 30-bed behavioral health unit to 50 beds in mid 2023. The new 20-bed unit is designed with the specific needs of this specialized population in mind. Additionally, the current behavioral health unit was also upgraded and modernized. IMVH behavioral health team received the 2021 Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience from Press Ganey. This accolade recognizes organizations ranked in the 95th percentile amongst other healthcare facilities across the nation. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is a 237-bed hospital offering patients convenience and state-of-the-art care in a community environment. Our hospital sits on 26 acres of beautifully landscaped open space, where patients and team members alike can find moments of serenity in our specially designed gardens. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is home to: Nationally recognized Inova Joint Replacement Center, Renowned Inova Rehabilitation Center, Region’s largest and most experienced Inova Wound Healing Center, Recently renovated Veatch Family Emergency Department. 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

• A minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience.
• Education: BSN or ADN - If ADN then complete BSN within 5 years of start date
• BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association required
• RN licensed, and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Proficient in English, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skill and the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others.
• Proficient computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous acute care experience (med/surg, PCU, ICU) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members and medical providers.
• Create a collaborative team working environment while displaying respect for and an understanding of various clinical disciplines.
• Using a focused and integrated approach toward improving desired patient outcomes and patient experience of care delivery is of vital importance.
• Participation in learning new knowledge, developing new skills and meeting program objectives to be able to practice in assigned patient care delivery settings while utilizing and applying new knowledge is essential.
• Demonstrating a willingness to learn under the direct supervision of an experienced RN and through various other training formats is required.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• a robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans.
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree