Registered Nurse Medical Critical Care Stepdown Unit

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWhy Inova? Follow the link to learn more about us! History of Inova We honor our RN'S for providing world-class healthcare-every time, every touch- to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve! Follow the link to learn about our Nurse's !Inova is the only health system in the country where all 5 hospitals received five-star rankings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; they are the only hospitals in the Washington, DC region to have earned the highest rating from the federal agency. Inova is home to prominent clinicians and scientists, who drive innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease and promote wellness.**This position is eligible for a competitive Sign On and Relocation Bonus for qualified candidates.**The Medical Critical Care Step-down Unit is a 24 bed acute care unit specializing in the care of stable but critically ill patients. Our goal is to provide transition level care to patients who while stable, still require a high degree of support. The IMC patient population consists of a wide range of both medical and surgical diagnosis including: Kidney transplant, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Respiratory Disorders, End of Life Cancer, and Ventilator management with an emphasis on weaning. Assignments are based on patient acuity and staff skill level. The usual nurse/patient ratio is 3:1.Inova RNProvides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team.Consistently provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care.Conducts all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner.Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, to include patient and family education.Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.Serves as an empowering body to influence patient empowerment, and successful outcomes of financial and clinical quality, through relationships and access-based knowledge. Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.Determines process for delivery of care from direct patient and family communication, technology, and other healthcare team member collaboration.Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learningProvides direction and guidance to others regarding practice.Inova hospitals were once again awarded 'A' grades for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Our commitment to keeping patients safe, means there's no safer place for you to work. Inova is well stocked with the best and latest PPE Strict PPE requirements for all staff and visitors All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelines Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings, and offered free to visitors New safety wayfinding and social distancing signage is installed everywhere Waiting rooms and registration areas are arranged for social distancing We deep-clean our facilities nightly; we wipe surfaces and sanitize throughout the day Hand sanitizer is available everywhere at all times All team members are required to practice frequent hand washing Patients with symptoms are immediately directed to separate exam rooms Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas Inova operates drive-through Covid-19 testing sites that are far removed from the main facilitiesRequirementsAt least six months of Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting. BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required. RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN. Accredited School of nursing. BSN or AD If RN has an AD, within 6 months of start date the RN must meet with their nurse leader andIdentify which Accredited School the employee plans to attendSubmit a review of transcript from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the coursesProvide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date.Complete BSN within 24 months of start dateWork Site LocationINOVA FAIRFAX MEDICAL CAMPUSWork Site Address3300 GALLOWS ROADWork Site City/StateFALLS CHURCH, VAScheduleDays VaryShift12 hour Day/NightEEO TaglineM/F/Vets/Disabled

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