The High Risk Perinatal (HRP) Unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a full-time, night shift Registered Nurse Fellow (experienced RN interested in changing specialty to HRP and Labor & Delivery). In this role, you will orient to HRP and L&D and work both units.

Fellowship Start Date: March, 2025

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.  

The High Risk Perinatal (HRP) Unit is a 38-bed unit in Inova’s Women’s Hospital located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, Virginia. It is the largest inpatient unit in the country that is dedicated to the care of pregnant women requiring hospitalization for complications during pregnancy. We have the finest team of Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist that provide specialized care to our moms. Our patients have extended stays which affords our nurses to build excellent relationships with patients and families. The HRP Unit is also our designated unit for post-partum overflow. Nurse to patient ratio is 4:1.

Conditions we treat:

Premature labor
Placenta abnormalities
Fetal growth restrictions
Diabetes
Preeclampsia
Hypertensive disorders
Multiples
Advanced maternal age
You will orient on High Risk Perinatal and Labor and Delivery and work both floors. Our unit has 33 L&D beds and 6 C-Section ORs. Our nurse to patient ratio is 1:2. Inova Fairfax Hospital performs over 10,000 births each year and is a leader in care for high risk pregnancies.

Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to announce that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Magnet® designation, the most prestigious accolade for nursing excellence, to our hospital in December 2020. Currently, only 8.5% of hospitals in the nation hold Magnet® designation and Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to be part of this select group. The new Magnet designation is in addition to several other prestigious recognitions which include: a five star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), being named by IBM Watson Health as one the nation's highest performing hospitals, and among the top 10 Major Teaching Hospitals, an A for Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group, the #1 hospital in the DC metro area by U.S. News & World Reports, and being nationally ranked in gynecologic care.

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