Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow to join the team. This role will be Full-time Rotating: 36 hours per week | Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

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, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities

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:

• 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.

• 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. Preferred Qualifications: Two years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience on an inpatient unit.

• 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:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Recent RN experience on a critical care unit