Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Emergency

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Inova Health System in Falls Church, VA, United States, is seeking a Behavioral Health RN for the Pediatric Emergency Department. The role includes a night shift (7pm–7am) with orientation across shifts, and eligible nurses can qualify for sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Inova Children’s Hospital in Fairfax offers a Magnet-recognized environment with dedicated pediatric resources and a focus on family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum RN clinical experience: 1 year in acute care.
• Education: BSN; ADN with BSN within 5 years.
• License: RN licensed or eligible in Virginia.
• Certification: BLS (AHA).
• Strong verbal and written communication; exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: 2+ years Behavioral Health or Pediatric ED RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team.
• Conduct all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner.
• Use an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.
• Utilize standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Caring demeanor

Education

BSN

RN license Virginia

BLS (AHA)

Job description

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Emergency

Falls Church, VA, United States

Job Description

The Level 1 Trauma Pediatric Emergency Department at Inova Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN to support our Pediatric Behavioral Health patients. Eligible Nurses will qualify for sign on & relocation bonuses.

Full Time, Night shift (7pm – 7am). During orientation will rotate through all shifts (Days, Mids, and Nights).

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.

The Inova Children’s Emergency Room at Fairfax Hospital is the most comprehensive pediatric ER in the region and provides family-friendly emergency care in a redesigned, spacious facility tailored to our patients.

Our Pediatric Emergency Department offers:

• Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses & Mental Health Techs
• We are the 3rd busiest ED in the nation!
• Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized
• Experienced behavioral health nurses and Overflow unit assist the team in caring for non-emergency patients
• Joint Commission Gold Seal for Stroke Care
• America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ from Healthgrades
• Board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and specially-equipped pediatric rooms
• Child life specialists trained to ease anxiety in children and explain procedures in an understandable and comforting manner
• Kid-friendly treatment rooms and waiting areas
• Experienced behavioral health nurses and Overflow unit assist the team in caring for non-emergency patients

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.

Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse Responsibilities:

• Provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team.
• Conduct all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner.
• Use an integrated approach toward patient outcomes
• Utilize standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:Requires a minimum ofone yearof Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting.
• Education:BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• License:Must be RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN.
• Certification:BLS from American Heart Association
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strongly prefer 2 years plus of Behavioral Health and/or Pediatric ED RN experience

About Us

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 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.