Registered Nurse; RN Acute Psychiatry Nights

Overview

Inova Fairfax Hospital is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Acute Psychiatry Unit on the night shift. This is a full-time position with a 3 x 12-hour shift schedule (7:00 pm to 7:30 am). We welcome acute care Registered Nurses who are enthusiastic about working with the psychiatric patient population and are eager to make a positive impact in this specialty.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

• 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.

At Inova Fairfax Hospital, our inpatient units are designed to provide clients with safety, structure, and stabilization. Our interdisciplinary team works together to ensure the best possible care for our patients. Therapeutic group activities, including creative art therapy, are an integral part of our patient-centered approach. The average nurse-to-patient ratio is 6:1, ensuring that you can provide personalized care to those who need it most.

• Performs biopsychosocial assessments on patients
• Provides medications and treatments to patients
• Serves as a resource for patients and families regarding medical questions
• Develops plan of care
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to assist adult patient to meet treatment goals
• Reports to the Clinical Director

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience
• Education:
  
  BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Certification: BLS certification required, ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Lifestyle - Licensure:
  Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in English. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others. Proficient computer skills required.

• Inpatient psychiatric nursing experience strongly preferred