Registered Nurse (RN) Postpartum Unit- Nights
About The Position
Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Postpartum Unit. This is a full-time night-shift role with three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Relocation is available. The nurse provides skilled, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care; coordinates care with patients, families, and the healthcare team; conducts assessments; creates individualized care plans; documents and evaluates care; and advocates for patients. The role includes supporting transitions across disciplines, guiding staff in assessing patient learning needs, serving as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor, and contributing to performance improvement and professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing; nurses with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) must complete a BSN within five years of their start date.
- At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; for Critical Care units, one year of Registered Nurse experience in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association upon start.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse, or hold an active multistate Registered Nurse license.
- For Critical Care units, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months.
- For Pediatric units, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months.
- For Infusion Center units, obtain a chemotherapy card within three months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of recent Registered Nurse inpatient experience on a Postpartum Unit.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled, compassionate care and coordinate patient care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Deliver holistic, patient- and family-centered care that respects diversity and meets patient needs.
- Use effective communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Conduct health assessments and formulate individualized care plans.
- Advocate for patients’ rights and resolve issues to ensure quality outcomes.
- Coordinate care across disciplines and support effective transitions.
- Document patient care activities and assist team members.
- Evaluate care processes and adjust plans based on patient progress.
- Make clinical decisions based on data, experience, and intuition.
- Foster cooperation and respect among clinical disciplines.
- Guide staff in assessing patient learning needs and outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor, and supervise patient care activities.
- Use care delivery standards that integrate communication, technology, and collaboration.
- Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain Continuing Education Records.
- Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and evaluate clinical outcomes.
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.
- 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 and their spouses or partners and children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Relocation available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
