Trauma Nurse Specialist (RN) Emergency Level 1 Trauma

Inova • Falls Church, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Hospital’s Level 1 ED Trauma Unit is looking for a Full time Emergency Trauma Specialist (RN). This role works as a clinical expert and leader within the department. The Trauma Nurse Specialist is present in all trauma activations as a resource to the RNs in the trauma bay as well as the patient. 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

• Minimum two years of RN ED experience in a Leveled Trauma hospital.
• Minimum BSN Degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS and ACLS (from American Heart Association) required upon hire.
• Must obtain PALS within 90 days from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Strongly prefer 2 years of Level 1 ED experience.
• Prefer active: ATCN or TNCC and CEN

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Liaison to administration by representing the Trauma Program on various hospital and community committees
• Applies trauma assessment skills to patients and/or patient populations by utilizing the principles of ATCN or Trauma Nurse Core Courses (TNCC) and coordinates and expedites appropriate trauma care based on ATCN or TNCC, Trauma Bay standards and the mechanism of injury.
• Facilitates communication among the trauma team, surgeons, family members and patients to ensure understanding of care plans, coordination of trauma services and team members as well as methods of communication between the team and families
• A resource for new equipment/processes used in the ED
• Is efficient in all roles (Charge, Triage Team lead, Communications room, etc…)
• Assists with the Trauma Nurse Orientation program
• Provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for the unit

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans.
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

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