Registered Nurse (RN) Postpartum-PRN

Inova • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Postpartum Unit. This role will be PRN, hours are as needed. 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

• Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Experience: Required 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start. For Critical Care Units: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Within 6 Months. For Pediatric Units: Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Within 6 Months. For Infusion Center Units: Obtain chemo card- within 3 months of hire.
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience on an inpatient Postpartum Unit.
• Proficient in Epic.

Responsibilities

• Provides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination for patients.
• Ensures safe, therapeutic, holistic care, incorporating patient/family-centered approaches and respect for individual differences.
• Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet patient and family needs across the care continuum, including education.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with healthcare team members, respecting other clinical disciplines.
• Determines care delivery processes using patient communication, technology, and team collaboration.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments by interpreting multiple data sets.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments and population trends.
• Deliver patient care in a patient and family-centered manner.
• Advocate for patient rights and provide counsel to resolve issues.
• Access multidisciplinary resources for patient outcomes and coordinate transition planning.
• Document all patient care activities according to standards.
• Evaluate care processes, anticipate patient variances, and revise care plans accordingly.
• Make clinical decisions based on experience, patient data, and intuition.
• Foster effective communication and cooperation with clinical teams.
• Assess and measure patient education needs and outcomes.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and direction to staff, including preceptorship and delegation of care activities.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with standards, guidelines, and collaborative processes.
• Pursue professional development by obtaining continuing education.
• Evaluate clinical and quality outcomes and contribute to performance improvement.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave and flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees