Night RN Unit Supervisor – Observation Unit

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Supervisor for the Observation Unit. This full-time night role runs 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., with shifts varying. Eligible nurses may receive a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

The Observation Unit, 36 beds near the ED, cares for cardiac, neurological, medical, and surgical patients with a median stay around 25 hours. This role fosters growth by teaching ER pace and critical medical/surgical skills.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing; ADN with BSN within 1 year may be accepted.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year RN clinical experience in acute care setting.
• Certification: VA RN license or eNLC privilege; BLS required; specialty cert depending on unit within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Conducts high-quality shift huddles to communicate priorities and obstacles.
• Conducts environmental and safety rounds and ensures rounding by Patient, Medical Director and RN.
• Rounds on staff to remove barriers and enhance engagement.
• Reviews core measures, KPIs, and unit-based outcomes; assists in action planning for improvements.
• Participates in emergency and safety drills/trainings as required.
• Ensures adherence to Joint Commission standards relevant to unit; educates team on standards.
• Contributes to professional decision making to support quality improvement and outcomes.
• Serves as a role model in communication with patients and resolution of concerns.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BSN from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Supervisor for the Observation Unit. This full-time night role runs 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., with shifts varying. Eligible nurses may receive a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

The Observation Unit, 36 beds near the ED, cares for cardiac, neurological, medical, and surgical patients with a median stay around 25 hours. This role fosters growth by teaching ER pace and critical medical/surgical skills.