The Labor and Delivery Unit at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking an RN Fellow (experienced RN interested in changing specialty to L&D) to join our team!

Upcoming Fellowship Start Date: October 28th, 2024

Schedule: full-time, night shift with 3 x 12 hour shifts per week from 7:00pm to 7:00am

Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Information: This position is eligible for a competitive Sign-On Bonus. Candidates who are relocating 50 miles or further are also eligible for relocation assistance.

The Labor and Delivery Unit is located within the Inova Women's Hospital at on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, Virginia.

Inova Fairfax Hospital is ranked in the top 20 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology by U.S. News & World Report.

For expectant parents, all of our facilities at Inova Women's Center on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus offer spacious and beautifully decorated, private labor-delivery recovery rooms designed with your comfort in mind, yet fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology in case of unexpected complications. Our unit has 33 L&D beds and 6 C-Section ORs. Our nurse to patient ratio is 1:2. Inova Fairfax Hospital performs over 10,000 births each year and is a leader in care for high risk pregnancies. Our nursing staff is made up of highly skilled clinicians with experience in obstetric care. In-house anesthesiologists and neonatologists/pediatricians are available 24 hours a day.

Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to announce that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Magnet designation, the most prestigious accolade for nursing excellence, to our hospital in December 2020. Currently, only 8.5% of hospitals in the nation hold Magnet designation and Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to be part of this select group. The new Magnet designation is in addition to several other prestigious recognitions which include: a five star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), being named by IBM Watson Health as one the nation's highest performing hospitals, and among the top 10 Major Teaching Hospitals, an A for Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group, the #1 hospital in the DC metro area by U.S. News & World Reports, and being nationally ranked in gynecologic care.

The Inova RN Fellow:

• The RN Fellowship program will develop the necessary clinical skills to practice nursing in a competent manner within a specified service line. The RN Fellow, in an atmosphere of acceptance and support, will learn under the direct supervision of an experienced RN and through various other training formats.
• The RN Fellow participates in learning new knowledge, developing new skills, and meeting program objectives to be able to practice in assigned patient care delivery setting utilizing and applying new knowledge. The RN Fellow will be given time to learn, opportunities to practice, and mentoring to imbed the newly learned skills and knowledge.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, team members and medical providers. Creates a collaborative team working environment. Has respect for and understanding of clinical disciplines. Uses a focused, integrated approach toward improving patient outcomes and the patient experience of care delivery.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) accruals that increases with tenure
• Seven annual holidays in addition to your PTO
• Competitive 401k match
• Educational assistance
• Student loan assistance up to $10,000
• Paid parental leave
• Inova Scholarship for dependent children of Team Members pursuing health degrees
• Dedicated onsite EAP counselors at each of our hospitals
• Free parking for all Inova team members at all Inova locations

Requirements:

Required Experience: A minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse or RN changing specialty area of practice

General Requirements:

• Proficient in English, strong verbal, and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others
• Values team collaboration
• Proficient computer skills required

Minimum Education Requirement: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 24 months of start date.

Minimum Licensure/ Certification Requirement:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Virginia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start