Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
Flexible

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking experienced Behavioral Health RNs to join the Emergency team at Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center. This is a full-time position (hours are 7am-7pm, or 7pm-7am) and preferred candidates will have previous BH nursing experience.
This position will work with patients seeking behavioral health treatment, including medical clearance, acute stabilization, and care pending inpatient placement.
There is an opportunity for interested nurses to learn and develop Emergency Nursing skills.
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus offers you:
- Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center
- Magnet recognized
- Rated one of Nurse Journal’s BEST hospitals for Nurses in 2023
- Joint Commission Gold Seal for Stroke Care and TJC designated Comprehensive Stroke Center
- America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ from Healthgrades
- Leapfrog Safety Grade “A” since 2018
As an Inova Nurse you will:
- Provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team.
- Experienced behavioral health nurses and Overflow unit assist the team in caring for non-emergency patients
- Conduct all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner.
- Use an integrated approach toward patient outcomes
- Utilize standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
Schedule/Hours: 7am-7pm, or 7pm-7am
Requires a minimum of one year of Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting.
Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN.
- BLS for Healthcare Provider certification through American Heart Association required
- Proficient in English.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others
- Proficient computer skills required.