REGISTERED NURSE FLT

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Inova RN provides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team. Consistently provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Conducts all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, to include patient and family education. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes. Serves as an empowering body to influence patient empowerment, and successful outcomes of financial and clinical quality, through relationships and access-based knowledge. Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Determines process for delivery of care from direct patient and family communication, technology, and other healthcare team member collaboration. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice. Serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision making and problem solving.Inova hospitals were once again awarded 'A' grades for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Our commitment to keeping patients safe, means there's no safer place for you to work.* Inova is well stocked with the best and latest PPE* Strict PPE requirements for all staff and visitors* All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelines* Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings, and offered free to visitors* New safety wayfinding and social distancing signage is installed everywhere* Waiting rooms and registration areas are arranged for social distancing* We deep-clean our facilities nightly; we wipe surfaces and sanitize throughout the day* Hand sanitizer is available everywhere at all times* All team members are required to practice frequent hand washing* Patients with symptoms are immediately directed to separate exam rooms* Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas* Inova operates drive-through Covid-19 testing sites that are far removed from the main facilitiesRequirementsA minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting. 2+ years of critical care experience strongly preferred.Education: BSN or MSN orIf Associates Degree RN-Within 6 months of start date, meet with nurse leader:* Identify which Accredited School the employee plans to attend* Submit a review of transcript from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses * Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date. * Complete BSN within 24 months of start dateBLS for Healthcare Provider Certification required* RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN* Proficient in English, strong verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal skill and the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others. Proficient computer skills requiredWork Site LocationINOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITALWork Site Address4320 SEMINARY ROADWork Site City/StateALEXANDRIA, VAScheduleEvery Other WeekendShift12 hour NightEEO TaglineM/F/Vets/Disabled

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