Operating Room Service Leader; RN

Job Description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for an OR Services Leader opening. The role will support the Orthopedics, Orthopedic Trauma, and Podiatry service lines.

Full time, Days (Monday-Friday; 7am-3:30pm)

• A minimum of 2 years of OR nursing experience within Orthopedics, Podiatry, Orthopedic Trauma service lines.
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Associate's Degree Nursing; if Associate's must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Basic Life Support with American Heart Association and CNOR or equivalent specialty certification within 12 months of hire.
• Scrub background and at least 2 years of RN experience in one or more of the following service lines:
  Orthopedics, Podiatry, and Orthopedic Trauma.
• Eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses.

• Ensures the effective and efficient functioning of the unit and achievement of optimal patient outcomes. Delivers safe, high quality and cost-effective preoperative services.
• Identifies strategies for cost-effective and efficient practices without compromising preoperative patient safety or outcomes.
• Serves as primary liaison, clinical lead and resource for the assigned surgical specialty and/or unit while ensuring unit compliance with quality, safety, regulatory requirements and Joint Commission standards.
• Adheres to all Inova Health System's policies and procedures while coaching staff on compliance and consistently identifying clinical and operational variables affecting patient and case outcomes.
• Makes clinical decisions based on education and experience while integrating varied patient experiences into clinical decision-making. Mentors team members in identifying intra‑operative outcomes.
• Ensures practice improvements by serving as role model, providing direction and guidance to others regarding preoperative services and specialty.

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

• Magnet designated.
• 8th ranked best hospital in the DMV and 9th best in VA.
• Leap Frog awarded Grade A for hospital safety.
• Joint Commission Hip/Knee Replacement Gold Seal of Approval.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on safety, quality, and patient 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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.