Registered Nurse - Wound Healing

Inova Health System • Fairfax, VA

8h • $39 - $64

About The Position

Inova Fair Oaks Wound Healing Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care to provide patient-centered care. The position is full-time and works four 9-hour shifts per week. The center's office hours are Monday through Friday, with no holidays or weekends.

The RN assesses patients, develops individualized care plans, provides and documents care, supports patient education, and coordinates with the healthcare team. The nurse also serves as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor; contributes to quality improvement; and maintains continuing education. Additional duties may be assigned.

Inova is a nonprofit healthcare provider in Northern Virginia with more than 26,000 team members. It describes itself as a national leader in healthcare safety, quality, and patient experience.

Requirements

• Education: BSN or associate degree. An RN with an associate degree must, within two years of hire, meet with their nurse leader, identify an accredited school, provide a written plan with an anticipated BSN completion date, submit a transcript review showing prerequisites and course timeline, and complete the BSN within five years of the start date.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting, or completion of a critical care fellowship.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse, or an active multistate Registered Nurse license.

Nice To Haves

• Prior wound care experience as an RN.
• Motivation and interest in wound care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient health assessments by interpreting multiple data sets and synthesizing their interrelationships.
• Formulate individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and patient-population trends to achieve best practice.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care throughout the continuum of care.
• Document patient care activities according to documentation standards and assist healthcare team members with documentation.
• Assist staff in assessing patients’ learning needs and measuring outcomes of patient education.
• Provide direction and guidance to others; serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor; delegate patient care activities; and coordinate unit activities as needed.
• Obtain a minimum of six formal contact hours and maintain a Team Member Continuing Education Record.
• Evaluate clinical and quality outcomes and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• 401(k) matching: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
• Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
• Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
• 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.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level