Registered Nurse (RN) Women's Surgical Specialty Unit- PRN

Inova•Falls Church, VA

15h

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Women’s Surgical Specialty Unit. 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

Work schedule: The PRN team members will work 4 twelve-hour shifts every 6 weeks, with one shift scheduled for a weekend. Holiday shifts will be assigned based on the unit's needs and at their discretion. Please note this schedule may be adjusted to accommodate the operational needs of individual departments
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.
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.
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

Recent (within the past year) Registered Nurse (RN) experience on an inpatient med/surge unit
(BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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.