Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Psychiatry at Inova Health System

Falls Church, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Acute Psychiatry, Clinical Practice, Care Coordination, Biopsychosocial Assessments, Medication Administration, Plan of Care Development, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Patient Education, Holistic Care, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Acute Psychiatry Unit on the day shift. This is a full-time position with a 3 x 12-hour shift schedule (7:00 am to 7:30 pm). 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. 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. 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. The Registered Nurse provides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patients, families, nurses and healthcare delivery teams. Consistently provides safe and therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way while incorporating differences into the provision of care and conducting all patient care in a patient/family centered manner. Integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, to include patient and family education. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others while having respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines. Determines processes for delivery of care from direct patient/family communication, technology and other healthcare team member collaboration. Job Responsibilities: * 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 Minimum Qualifications: * Experience Required: 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience * Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date. * Certification: BLS certification required, ACLS within 6 months of hire. * 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. Preferred Qualifications: * Inpatient psychiatric nursing experience strongly preferred 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. 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 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.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice, performing biopsychosocial assessments, administering medications, and developing plans of care for psychiatric patients. They work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care coordination.