Registered Nurse; RN Cardiac Rehab

Inova Mount Vernon has an opportunity available for a Full Time Registered Nurse to work in our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Ideal candidates should have cardiovascular nursing experience with a passion for patient education regarding behavior change and familiarity with ECG rhythm identification. Mount Vernon offers a small community team environment along with the support and resources of the larger Inova Health System.

Schedule can vary: 7:45-5:30 three (3) times per week; 7:45-2:30 and 7:45-12:30 one (1) time/week

All Inova Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab programs are certified and align with AACVPR guidelines and practice initiatives. Candidates should be comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, and behavioral health providers. Our cardiac rehab programs are active environments and require standing/movement and some lifting throughout the day.

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is a Magnet recognized 237-bed hospital offering patients convenience and state-of-the-art care in a community environment. Our hospital sits on 26 acres of beautifully landscaped open space, where patients can find moments of serenity in our specially designed gardens. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is home to the nationally recognized Inova Joint Replacement Center and Inova Rehabilitation Center.

Both are ranked among the top orthopedic and rehabilitation programs in the country. It also is the administrative and clinical home for the Inova Wound Healing Center, the regions’ largest and most experienced.

Job Responsibilities:

• Medication education, disease specific education, health behavior education and coaching;
• Day to day clinic management – maintaining equipment,
• Documenting patient care, participating in local and system committees for continuous program improvement.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:
  
  Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance:offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Experience

Required:

1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse

Education Required:

BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an associate degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years ofthestart date

• BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification from American Heart Association required
• VA RN license or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN
• Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ years nursing experience preferred
• Cardiac Tele, step down, IMCU, or ICU experience preferred
• Medication management related to cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients
• Diabetes and heart failure patient experience a bonus
• Desirable to have exercise prescription experience

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity 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.