Registered Nurse (RN) Transition to PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) Transition to PACU Falls Church, VA, United States Job Description Inova Fairfax Hospital's Main Tower PACU is currently seeking a Registered Nurse Fellow ( experienced RN changing specialty to Perioperative ) Schedule is 3x12 hour shifts supporting 0800-2030, 0900-2130, 1000-2230, 1100-2330, and 1200-0030 (most common shift times). There are 1-2 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule and 3 holidays per year required. After completion of orientation: 1-2 on call shifts required per six-week schedule. Our Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow will participate in the upcoming 16-week Perianesthesia Nurse Fellowship in which you will be oriented to all phases of care, Pre-Op, PACU. After completion of orientation, the selected candidate will be required to take call as per unit scheduling requirements. Attending five mandatory seminars from August through September along with minimal time off during the first four months is required. This dynamic perianesthesia care unit (PACU) serves a wide variety of surgical patients from the ambulatory to those requiring critical care, including level one trauma patients. The surgical population includes ENT, general, colorectal, neurosurgery, orthopedic, medical plastics, thoracic, transplants, and urology. We serve the entire age continuum from the pediatric to the geriatric patients. Nurses in this unit care for the perianesthesia patient throughout all phases including Preop, Phase 1, and Phase 2; and can rotate as needed to fit the needs of the unit. As vital members of the multidisciplinary team, nurses on this unit are specially trained to assist anesthesiologists with placement of regional nerve blocks. 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: offeringup 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: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules. RN PACU Fellow Qualifications: Must have 1 year or more of registered nurse clinical experience Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification issued by the American Heart Association is required RN licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia Proficient in English, strong verbal and written communication skills RN PACU Fellow Preferred Qualifications: 2 or more years of Inpatient RN experience to include med/surg telemetry experience Inova Health System 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inova Health System