Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Behavioral Health

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement: 5% employer match

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support: up to 25 free/年

Job summary

Inova Health in Virginia is seeking an Outpatient Registered Nurse to provide safe, holistic care in a physician practice. The role sits primarily at the Merrifield clinic and may cover Alexandria and Sterling as needed.

The position is full-time, weekday daytime hours with no weekends or on-call requirements, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a culture of exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN or ADN; if ADN then BSN within 5 years of start date.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• RN license and eligibility to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Proficient English, strong verbal and written communication; caring demeanor; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and therapeutic outpatient care in a physician practice or outpatient setting.
• Apply evidence-based nursing care and educate patients and families to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams; support clinic operations and patient flow.
• Serve as a resource, mentor and preceptor to others regarding best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

BSN or ADN (RN)

BSN within 5 years if ADN

BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification

RN licensed in Virginia

Job description

Job Description

Inova Behavioral Health Services is looking for a dedicated Outpatient Registered Nurse to join the team. This role will primarily sit at our Merrifield clinic, but will support our clinics in Alexandria and Sterling on an as‑needed basis for coverage. This role will be full‑time day shift from Monday – Friday. Our nurses work five 8‑hour shifts and our clinic is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. No weekends, no holidays, no call.

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.

The Registered Nurse Outpatient provides safe/therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way in a physician practice or other outpatient setting. Incorporates differences into the provision of care while integrating knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families to include patient and family education. Achieves desired patient outcomes by using an integrated approach. Incorporates data and information to improve care and enhances outcomes while ensuring improvements in practice settings. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor and mentor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: BSN or ADN - If ADN then complete BSN within 5 years of start date


• BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association required


• RN licensed, and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.


• Proficient in English, strong verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal skill and the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others. Proficient computer skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavioral health nursing is strongly preferred

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.