staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Partum - $36-54 per hour

Inova Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Post Partum for a nursing job in Falls Church, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Post Partum
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : Ongoing
• Shift : nights
• Employment Type : Staff

A postpartum nurse assumes care for the mother / baby couplet shortly following delivery. The nurse monitors the mother frequently during her recovery period and the body's transition back to normalcy.

The nurse monitors the baby's transitional period from intrauterine into the world. Supporting breastfeeding is a key component in the postpartum period for the couplet dyad.

Maintaining pain control, educating on self-care and newborn care along with handling deviations from current plan of care are top priorities for the RN.

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.

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.

Schedule : Full time nights- 3x12 hour shifts per week : 7pm-7am

The Inova Registered Nurse :

Provides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team.

Consistently provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care.

Conducts all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, to include patient and family education.

Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines.

Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.

Serves as an empowering body to influence patient empowerment, and successful outcomes of financial and clinical quality, through relationships and access-based knowledge.

Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Determines process for delivery of care from direct patient and family communication, technology, and other healthcare team member collaboration.

Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice.

Serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision making and problem solving.

Required Experience : A minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting. Two years of postpartum care strongly preferred.

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 Associates 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

Inova Job ID #662524. Posted job title : registered nurse (rn) postpartum- full time nights

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