Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Behavioral Health
About The Position
Inova Behavioral Health Services is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Registered Nurse. The role is primarily based at the Merrifield clinic and provides coverage at the Alexandria and Sterling clinics as needed. This is a full-time, day-shift position, Monday through Friday, with five 8-hour shifts. The clinic is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; there are no weekends, holidays, or call duties. The Registered Nurse Outpatient provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic manner in a physician practice or other outpatient setting. The nurse incorporates differences into care and integrates knowledge, skills, and experience to address the needs of patients and families, including through patient and family education. The role uses an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes, applies data and information to improve care and outcomes, and supports improvements in practice settings. The nurse also provides direction and guidance to others and serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor.
Requirements
- BSN or ADN; ADN holders must complete a BSN within five years of the start date.
- BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association.
- RN license and eligibility to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Proficiency in English and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others.
- Proficient computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in behavioral health nursing is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way in a physician practice or other outpatient setting.
- Integrate knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the needs of patients and families, including providing patient and family education.
- Use an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Incorporate data and information to improve care and enhance outcomes.
- Help ensure improvements in practice settings.
- Provide direction and guidance to others regarding practice.
- Serve as a resource, preceptor, and mentor.
- Provide coverage at the Alexandria and Sterling clinics as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible 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
Education Level
Associate degree
