Compassionate RN: Patient-Centered Care & Care Coordination

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Health System in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide knowledgeable clinical practice and care coordination within a patient- and family-centered framework. The role emphasizes safe, holistic care, effective communication, and collaboration across care teams.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, advocate for patients, and coordinate services to support transitions and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• Basic Life Support certification; ACLS if required for unit.
• BSN completion plan if holding an ADN and within 5 years of start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient health assessments and interprets data.
• Forms individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Delivers patient- and family-centered care.
• Advocates for patient rights and serves as a resource to resolve issues.
• Coordinates care and transitions with multi-disciplinary team.
• Documents care activities and supports quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Care coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

We are seeking an experienced ICU RN for the Neuroscience ICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Shift:3 X 12- hour shifts- Day/Night Rotation. (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am).
Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Bonus available.

TheNeuroscience ICU (NSICU)at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus - an academic Magnet-designated facility, is nationally recognized and holds the AACN’s Bronze Beacon Award. We are Northern Virginia’s only dedicated NSICU and a JCAHO-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) for the MidAtlantic Region. We are Level 4 Epilepsy certified by the NAEC and actively engaged in clinical research, including advanced Interventional Radiology treatments.

This fast-paced, team-driven environment focuses on high-quality care and professional development. Our nursing staff works closely with Neuro and Medical Intensivists, Interventionalists, Neurosurgeons and fellows, and APPs.

Unit Details:
An 18-bed adult unit treating complex neurological patients including (but not limited to):
• Ischemic & Hemorrhagic Strokes
• Intracranial Hemorrhages
• Seizures & Status Epilepticus
• Cerebral Edema & Secondary Brain Injury
• Brain Tumors
• Neuromuscular Disorders
• Post-interventional & neuro-surgical patients

Average LOS:4.3 days |RN/Patient Ratio:1:2

Key Aspects:

• Culture of collaboration, respect, inclusion, and professionalism
• Strong Shared Governance and career development via ADVANCE clinical ladder
• Continuing education, training and learning support through didactic days, educational symposiums, attendance in regional (MidAtlantic Neuro Critical Care, Emergency Neurological Life Support, etc.) and national conferences (NTI, Magnet, etc.)
• Exposure to state-of-the-art monitoring, therapies
• 24/7 resource nurse and charge nurse support, who are not in staffing.
• Engaged leadership across nursing, medical, APP, and pharmacy teams.
• Specialized support from Neuro Intensivists, APPs, and a Critical Care Nurse Specialist
• Clinical technicians who provide nursing and phlebotomy support

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.
  
• Experience:Minimum 1 year of experience as an ICU RN.
• Education:BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
  If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification required and ACLS strongly preferred (must obtain within first 3 months)
• Licensure:RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ years ICU RN experience
• Unit involvement
• Advanced Nursing Certification (SCRN, CCRN, CNRN) or a desire to become certified.

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.