The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Inova Fairfax is seeking a RN Fellow. This is for an experienced RN who requires training in the CICU. We will provide the Critical Care Fellowship. 3 x 12-hour shifts –Day/Night rotation. Sign on Bonus available!
CICU is a fast-paced critical care environment that places a strong emphasis on teamwork, excellent patient care, and providing a variety of learning opportunities to support the professional growth of our team. Our high performing nursing team works in close collaboration with extensively trained medical colleagues to include a Cardiac Intensivist, Medical Intensivists, Interventionalists and Cardiologists rotating as CICU attending, and Cardiology Fellows.
Our specialty population includes but is not limited to:
Key aspects of our unit that allow us to perform high quality care:
State of the art monitoring devices and frequent exposure to cutting edge technologies and therapies Highly trained charge nurses out of staffing 24/7 in addition to a resource nurse A highly engaged core leadership team including nursing, medical, and pharmacy leaders who are invested in the patient care, growth of the program, and success of the team Medical direction by a highly skilled Cardiac Intensivist in collaboration with Fellowship Program Director, and a Medical Intensivist Highly trained Cardiac Clinical Specialist A growing Cardiology Fellow program that supports a model of 24-hour cardiology availability Clinical technicians whom provide CNA and phlebotomy support A zero-tolerance policy for negativity and disrespect between team members A strong emphasis on professional growth and development
Qualities that would make you right for our team:
Excellent critical thinking skills and emergency management Collaborative approach to patient care Autonomy Proactivity Eagerness to learn Compassion and empathy Effective communication skills Positive and professional attitude Above all a passion for excellent patient care throughout the care continuum
REQUIREMENTS:
If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN)- must complete BSN within 24 months of start date BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification required and ACLS strongly preferred (must obtain within first 3 months) 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