Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Inova; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, VIS)

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan support

Mental health resources

Flexible schedules / remote-hybrid

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Fellow to join our team. This full-time, rotating 36-hour-per-week role offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Inova is a leader in safety, quality and patient experience, with recognition as a top national employer. Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program; ADN holders must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship.
• BLS certification required at start; ACLS/PALS depending on unit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and collect data per care plans and guidelines.
• Identify care needs from assessment data and patient preferences.
• Deliver patient care using established nursing models and order sets.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans toward expected outcomes.
• Document all care activities accurately and maintain patient privacy.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and team meetings.
• Serve as a mentor or preceptor after orientation and competency.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

BSN degree

ADN with BSN plan

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow to join the team. This role will be Full-time Rotating: 36 hours per week | Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

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.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities

Registered Nurse Fellow (RN) Job Responsibilities:

• Performs patient assessments to collect basic data and follows written care plans, standards, and practice guidelines under supervision.
• Utilizes assessment data and patient preferences to identify patient care needs.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and delivers patient care using Inova's Nursing Professional Practice and Care Delivery Models (e.g., procedures, therapies, tests, patient education).
• Monitors patient progress toward expected outcomes and adjusts care plans accordingly.
• Provides compassionate, empathetic care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Justifies clinical decisions with educational knowledge, principles, and evidence-based practices.
• Works efficiently with the healthcare team to achieve maximum productivity and desired outcomes.
• Accurately documents all patient care activities in compliance with documentation standards and seeks help to improve documentation skills.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings as part of the healthcare team.
• Integrates novice nursing abilities with new knowledge to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Seeks out healthcare team members for guidance and validation of clinical decisions.
• Openly accepts feedback, mentoring, and suggestions to improve care.
• Attends all learning sessions required for successful completion of the RN Fellowship.
• Completes assignments on time, including classroom work, computer-based modules, lab simulations, and readings.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and effectively use equipment for safe, high-quality patient care.
• May serve as a preceptor after completing orientation and competency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Experience : Required 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship. Preferred Qualifications: Two years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience on an inpatient unit.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start | For Critical Care Units: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Within 6 Months | For Pediatric Units: Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Within 6 Months | For Infusion Center Units: Obtain chemo card- within 3 months of hire
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Recent RN experience on a critical care unit