REGISTERED NURSE (RN) FELLOW LABOR & DELIVERY- FULL TIME NIGHTS

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

The Labor and Delivery Unit at Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a full-time, night shift Experienced Registered Nurse Fellow. This position is 3 x 12 hour shifts per week.
Inova Alexandria Labor and Delivery is a 13-bed unit, complimented by 3 operating suites, 4 PACU beds, and 4 Clinical Decision beds. Approximately, 3,600 deliveries take place each year, including deliveries for high-risk obstetric patients. In our Clinical Decision Unit (Labor and Delivery Triage), we can care for as many as 450 patients a month. The L&D Unit delivers approximately 10 to 15 babies each day.
Nurse to Patient Ratios:
2:1 during early stages of labor
1:1 once patient is active and begins pushing
1:1 for all C-sections, epidural placements, TOLAC and fetal demises.
1:1 or up to 3:1 for antepartum patients, depending on level of acuity. 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. Schedule: Full time Nights- 3x12 hour shifts per week, 7pm-7am Fellowship Start Date: March 2025
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.
Requirements:
Required Experience: A minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse or RN changing specialty area of practice. General Requirements:
o Proficient in English, strong verbal, and written communication skills
o Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others
o Values team collaboration
o Proficient computer skills required

Minimum Education Requirement:
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. Minimum Licensure/ Certification Requirement:
o 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).
o Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start
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

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