Registered Nurse; RN Unit Supervisor Medical​/Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Supervisor – Medical/Surgical Unit

Location:

Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA, United States

Job Identification: 683046

Job Schedule:

Full time
Posting Date: 05/14/2026

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus seeks a Registered Nurse Unit Supervisor on the Medical/Surgical Unit Full Time Day Shift. The role is a front‑line leader accountable for delivering reliable results related to quality and best practices to improve the clinical operations of the unit, supporting shared governance, and ensuring patient experience is a priority.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a team member wellness program
• Retirement match: 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: 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year, at no cost
• Work/Life Balance: paid time off and paid parental leave

• Conduct high‑quality shift huddles communicating strategic priorities, gaps, and improvements
• Conduct effective safety huddles and delegate environmental and safety rounding; ensure RN rounding completion for areas of responsibility
• Perform continual staff rounds to remove or elevate barriers to quality care while enhancing staff engagement
• Review core measures and KPIs, analyze unit‑based service outcomes, and develop action plans for systematic improvements
• Participate in emergency and safety preparedness drills/training as required
• Participate in simulation labs and operating room safety stand‑downs
• Ensure adherence to The Joint Commission standards relevant to unit responsibilities and that team members understand related standards
• Contribute to professional decision‑making to support or implement unit‑based quality improvement work and strategic outcomes
• Serve as role model for patient communication, addressing concerns, diffusing difficult situations, and facilitating resolution
• Act as Physician Liaison and primary information resource/contact for unit(s) of responsibility
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure discharge priorities facilitate smooth patient flow transitions
• Accurately assess staffing and supply needs, forecast staffing discrepancies, and proactively address them
• Contribute to annual evaluations and disciplinary processes as delegated, support hiring and interview processes for new team members
• Provide individual coaching and counseling on critical processes, standards, problem solving, and performance expectations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Experience:

At least one year of Registered Nurse clinical experience.

Education:

BSN;
Associate Degree RNs within one year of completing their BSN are eligible.

Certification: BLS by the American Heart Association required. Completion of a revised Charge Nurse and RN Unit Supervisor workshop within the first 90 days of employment.

Licensure:
Valid Virginia RN License.

Prefer more than two years of Registered Nurse clinical experience specifically related to the nursing unit focus.

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.