Trauma Nurse Specialist - Emergency

Registered Nurse Trauma Specialist - Level 1 Trauma - Emergency Department

Inova Fairfax Hospital's Level 1 Trauma center is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse Trauma Specialist to join the team. 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. Sign on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

_Inova’s hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare. _

_We are proud to be named one of Forbes’ 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal’s national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality._

Featured benefits:
* Tuition reimbursement
* Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
* Paid parental leave
* Retirement benefits with match from day one
* State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

An Inova Trauma Nurse Specialist is:
* 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
* Use an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.
* Utilize standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.

Additional Requirements:
* Recent hospital emergency/trauma room experience and /or previous nursing practice experience.
Min: Two years of RN ED experience in a Leveled Trauma hospital.
* Education: Minimum: BSN
Degree from an accredited school of nursing
* Licensure: Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
* Clinical Certification required: BLS; Adult Trauma Nurse Specialist will require ACLS upon hire.
* Prefer active: ATCN or TNCC and CEN

About Inova Health System

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 22,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.

Inova’s five hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,952 licensed beds.

Inova’s Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy

_Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.20 - $73.45 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Emergency Medicine
Physical setting:
* Acute care
* Level I trauma center
* Magnet hospital
Standard shift:
* Night shift
Weekly schedule:
* 3x12

Ability to Relocate:
* Falls Church, VA 22042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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