Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Supervisor - Progressive Coronary Care

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time (day / night) Experienced Nurse Unit Supervisor in the field of cardiology or telemetry to join our team on the Progressive Coronary Care Unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital (Inova Schar Heart and Vascular).

This is a weekend premium position- weekends only. PCCU is a fast paced, top performing unit with core values or teamwork, patient advocacy, and excellent patient care.

It is our mission to create a positive and supportive work environment for our staff to learn and grow. Our culture encourages staff to function with high standards of critical thinking, autonomy, and respect for the multidisciplinary team.

Our specialty patient population includes but is not limited to :

• AMI / NSTEMI / STEMI pre and post PCI / PTCA
• Interventional recovery
• Pre-operative open-heart patients
• CHF exacerbation requiring Bipap / highflow / high level diuresis
• Arrhythmia management including TVP, AICD, PPM, and antiarrhythmic loading

Key aspects of our unit that allows us to perform high quality care :

• Bedside monitors with 12 lead EKG capability
• Entirely private patient care rooms
• Quarterly unit-based education including advanced EKG interpretation and disease processes
• Competitive nursing ratios with 3-4 : 1 on days and 4 : 1 on nights
• Highly trained charge nurses out of staffing 24 / 7 for resource
• Highly involved core management team including our clinical director, unit supervisors, and patient navigator to assist with education and transitional care needs
• A zero-tolerance policy for negativity or disrespect between team members
• Clinical technicians to provide CNA and phlebotomy support

Qualities that would make you right for our team :

• Critical thinking skills
• Autonomy
• Flexibility
• Proactivity
• Delegation skills
• Eagerness to learn
• Compassion
• Effective communication skills
• Above all a passion for patient care

Schedule : Full-Time / (Days / Nights) - 3x12 hr shifts

Requirements : Requires a minimum of 1-year Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting

Minimum Education Requirement : BSN from an accredited school of nursing. OR Associate Degree RNs that are within 1 year of completing their BSN.

Minimum Licensure / Certification Requirement :

• 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).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start.
• Specialty certification (as required by unit) within 1 year from date of hire.
• Completion of a revised Charge Nurse workshop within the first 90 days (3 months) of employment.

Additional Skills :

• 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.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve.

Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step.

At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.