Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Med Surg
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
Days, Nights

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Registered Nurse for a 22-bed Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital/ Inova L.J Children's Hospital. Schedule: Full time (3-12 hour shifts)- rotating shift (3weeks Days, 3week Nights)

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.

Inova L. J. Murphy's Children's Hospital is an award-winning, full-service children’s hospital that offers the highest level of dedicated pediatric care in Northern Virginia.
Unit Description: The Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit is a 48-bed unit that sees patients from birth to 23 years old. The unit sees all sorts of pediatric patients. Some of the most common admitting diagnoses are asthma, RSV, seizures, dehydration, poor feeding, suicide attempts, and headaches. The most common surgeries performed are appendicitis, bowel obstructions, general abdominal surgery and tonsils. The patient/nurse ratio is usually 4 to 5 patients to 1 RN.
Schedule: Full time (3-12 hour shifts)- rotating shift (3 weeks Days, 3 weeks Nights)
Candidates are eligible to receive a competitive sign on bonus. Those relocating from more than 50 miles away will also receive relocation assistance.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience. Strongly preferred Peds RN with at least 2-years of experience.
- Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required.
- 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.