Night Shift Psychiatric RN Unit Supervisor (EmPATH)

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellness program

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking an RN Unit Supervisor for the EmPATH Psychiatric Observation Unit on the night shift (7:00 pm–7:30 am). This full‑time role leads the unit, supports care quality, and guides staff to ensure safety and therapeutic care for psychiatric patients.

The position emphasizes clinical operations leadership, patient safety, and a commitment to Inova's care delivery model and People Priority.

Qualifications

• Certification - Basic Life Support.
• Licensure - Licensed Registered Nurse in Virginia.
• Experience - 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Education - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or Associate's Degree RN within 1 year of completing their BSN).

Responsibilities

• Staffing.
• Patient review and placement.
• Serve as a resource to Charge Nurse and staff.
• Responds to all events on units.
• Assists with orientation.
• Conducts chart and environmental audits per Joint Commission standards.
• Coaching and education of staff.
• Can act as Charge Nurse or take patients if needed.

Skills

Basic Life Support

1 year RN experience

Night shift readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking an RN Unit Supervisor for the EmPATH Psychiatric Observation Unit on the night shift (7:00 pm–7:30 am). This full‑time role leads the unit, supports care quality, and guides staff to ensure safety and therapeutic care for psychiatric patients.

The position emphasizes clinical operations leadership, patient safety, and a commitment to Inova's care delivery model and People Priority.