Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow Women's Surgical Specialty Unit

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse Fellow (RN) to join the Women’s Surgical Specialty Unit. This role will be Full-time Day Shift: 3x12 hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. 

We receive accolades for high-quality women's health services, including excellence in gynecologic surgery. Many Inova facilities maintain prestigious accreditations and certifications in areas such as childbirth and maternity services. 

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. 

Featured 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.

Registered Nurse Fellow (RN) Job Responsibilities:

•    Performs patient assessments to collect basic data and follows written care plans, standards, and practice guidelines under supervision.
•    Utilizes assessment data and patient preferences to identify patient care needs.
•    Organizes, prioritizes, and delivers patient care using Inova's Nursing Professional Practice and Care Delivery Models (e.g., procedures, therapies, tests, patient education).
•    Monitors patient progress toward expected outcomes and adjusts care plans accordingly.
•    Provides compassionate, empathetic care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
•    Justifies clinical decisions with educational knowledge, principles, and evidence-based practices.
•    Works efficiently with the healthcare team to achieve maximum productivity and desired outcomes.
•    Accurately documents all patient care activities in compliance with documentation standards and seeks help to improve documentation skills.
•    Actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings as part of the healthcare team.
•    Integrates novice nursing abilities with new knowledge to deliver safe, high-quality care.
•    Seeks out healthcare team members for guidance and validation of clinical decisions.
•    Openly accepts feedback, mentoring, and suggestions to improve care.
•    Attends all learning sessions required for successful completion of the RN Fellowship.
•    Completes assignments on time, including classroom work, computer-based modules, lab simulations, and readings.
•    Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and effectively use equipment for safe, high-quality patient care.
•    May serve as a preceptor after completing orientation and competency requirements.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 

Preferred Qualifications:

• (BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Recent inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) experience