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

Inova Fairfax Hospital is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse Fellow to join our Mood Disorders Psychiatry Unit on the night shift. This is a full-time position with a 3 x 12-hour shift schedule (7:00 pm to 7:30 am). We welcome acute care Registered Nurses who are enthusiastic about working with the psychiatric patient population and are eager to make a positive impact in this specialty.
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Night Shift (3 x 12 hour shifts, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am)
Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to be recognized as the #1 Hospital in the DC metro area by U.S. News & World Report's annual hospital rankings. We are a leading healthcare institution committed to providing the highest quality care to our community. Our mission is to deliver world-class healthcare to every patient, every time.
At Inova Fairfax Hospital, our inpatient units are designed to provide clients with safety, structure, and stabilization. Our interdisciplinary team works together to ensure the best possible care for our patients. Therapeutic group activities, including creative art therapy, are an integral part of our patient-centered approach. The average nurse-to-patient ratio is 6:1, ensuring that you can provide personalized care to those who need it most.
The RN Fellow achieves desired patient outcomes and enhances the patient experience by using a focused and integrated approach of care delivery. Practices in assigned patient care delivery settings and meets program objectives while utilizing and applying new knowledge. Meets educational goals under the direct supervision of an experienced RN and through various training formats.

Duties:
- Performs biopsychosocial assessments on patients
- Provides medications and treatments to patients
- Serves as a resource for patients and families regarding medical questions
- Develops plan of care
- Works with the interdisciplinary team to assist adult patient to meet treatment goals
- Reports to the Director of Psychiatry
Requirements:
- Experience Required: 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical 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.
-Certification: BLS certification required.
- Licensure - Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
- Special Skills - 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.