staff - Labor and Delivery at - Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Inova Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and
Delivery for a nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.Job Description
& Requirements
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.
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.
Inova Alexandria Hospital is a 318-bed community hospital that
offers a full range of healthcare services and has received
national recognition for healthcare excellence. From babies to
seniors, Inova Alexandria Hospital Provides World-Class Medical
Care. We are dedicated to continually expanding our programs and
services to help ensure we meet the healthcare needs of the
communities we serve today and in the future.
The Inova 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.
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
clinical experience in the acute care setting. 2+ years of L&D
experience is strongly preferred.
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: 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:
- 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
For internal use only: IND1Inova Job ID # Posted job title:
registered nurse (rn) labor and delivery- full time nights
Keywords: Inova Health System, Alexandria , staff - Labor and Delivery at - Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Alexandria, Virginia
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