REGISTERED NURSE - MEDICAL SURGICAL JOINTS

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

Job Description:

Job DescriptionInova Mount Vernon Hospital is hiring a Full Time Day shift Registered Nurses for our Inpatient Orthopedic unit.This is a Surgical floor with Medicine overflow and is Designated as a Center of Excellence for Joint Replacements!Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is an award winning, 237-bed hospital offering patients convenience and state-of-the-art care in a community environment. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has again been awarded a grade of "A" for hospital safety by The Leapfrog Group. We have earned this important recognition every year since 2014. In February 2019, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital was again awarded a rating of "five stars" from the CMS, their highest honor, reflecting superior clinical quality and patient care.Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has been designated a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, the national accrediting organization for hospitals. This Gold Seal of Approval--- recognizes facilities that make exceptional efforts to meet the unique needs of stroke patients and foster better outcomes for stroke care.Registered Nurse* 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.* Demonstrates understanding of all rehabilitation regulatory and payor requirements and applies in clinical practice on a daily basis. IND1Our commitment to keeping patients safe, means there's no safer place for you to work. We safeguard our patients, by safeguarding our team members.* Inova is well stocked with the best and latest PPE * Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings, and offered free to visitors * Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas * Inova operates curbside Covid-19 testing sites that are far removed from the main facilities * All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelines RequirementsAt least 6 mths of Registered Nurse clinical experience* Education: Prefer BSN 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 date* BLS 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 required.Work Site LocationINOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITALWork Site Address2501 PARKERS LANEWork Site City/StateALEXANDRIA, VAScheduleDays VaryShiftDay/EveningEEO TaglineM/F/Vets/Disabled

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