The RN Fellow performs patient assessments and delivers high-quality care following written care plans and practice guidelines. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting activities, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds within the Women's Surgical Specialty Unit.
Requirements summary
Requires a BSN from an accredited school (or an ADN with a commitment to obtain a BSN within 5 years) and a valid Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a multi-state license. BLS certification is required upon start, with 1 year of RN experience required for critical care settings.
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Job description
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse Fellow (RN) to join the Women’s Surgical Specialty Unit. This role will be Full-time Day Shift: 3x12 hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.
We receive accolades for high-quality women's health services, including excellence in gynecologic surgery. Many Inova facilities maintain prestigious accreditations and certifications in areas such as childbirth and maternity services.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
Committed to
Team
Member
Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and
Student
Loan
Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental
Health
Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life
Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.
Registered Nurse Fellow (RN) Job Responsibilities
Performs patient assessments to collect basic data and follows written care plans, standards, and practice guidelines under supervision.
Utilizes assessment data and patient preferences to identify patient care needs.
Organizes, prioritizes, and delivers patient care using Inova's Nursing Professional Practice and Care Delivery Models (e.g., procedures, therapies, tests, patient education).
Monitors patient progress toward expected outcomes and adjusts care plans accordingly.
Provides compassionate, empathetic care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Justifies clinical decisions with educational knowledge, principles, and evidence-based practices.
Works efficiently with the healthcare team to achieve maximum productivity and desired outcomes.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401k Matching
Tuition Assistance
Sign-on Bonus
Mental Health Support
Flexible Work Schedules
Relocation Assistance
Student Loan Assistance
Accurately documents all patient care activities in compliance with documentation standards and seeks help to improve documentation skills.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings as part of the healthcare team.
Integrates novice nursing abilities with new knowledge to deliver safe, high-quality care.
Seeks out healthcare team members for guidance and validation of clinical decisions.
Openly accepts feedback, mentoring, and suggestions to improve care.
Attends all learning sessions required for successful completion of the RN Fellowship.
Completes assignments on time, including classroom work, computer-based modules, lab simulations, and readings.
Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and effectively use equipment for safe, high-quality patient care.
May serve as a preceptor after completing orientation and competency requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Required 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship.
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.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start | For Critical Care Units: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Within 6 Months | For Pediatric Units: Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Within 6 Months | For Infusion Center Units: Obtain chemo card- within 3 months of hire
Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license
Preferred Qualifications
(BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Recent inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) experience
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