Inova Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Shift: nights Employment Type: Staff Inova Mount Vernon Progressive Care Unit is an 8 bed, Level 3 unit. Severe sepsis, DKA with PH>7, simple pneumonia requiring non-invasive ventilation, acute stroke, post-intervention STEMI without MCS, intermediate-low risk PE, and post-procedure patients requiring frequent monitoring. Founded in 1976, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is a 237-bed community hospital offering patients convenience and state-of-the-art care in a unique healing environment. Supplementing its comprehensive acute care and emergency department services, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is home to the nationally recognized Inova Joint Replacement Center and the Inova Rehabilitation Center. Both are ranked among the top orthopedic and rehabilitation programs in the country. It also is the administrative and clinical home for the Inova Wound Healing Center, the region's largest and most experienced. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital also administers Inova Health plex – Lorton, a full-service healthcare facility that combines the latest technology with a comprehensive array of services, including 24-hour emergency department, radiology and laboratory services. The Inova RN: As a Registered Nurse, you will provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patients/families, nurse and healthcare delivery teams. To help achieve our mission, you will consistently provide safe and therapeutic care in a holistic/systematic way while incorporating differences into the provision of care and conducting all patient care in a patient/family centered manner. Your ability to integrate knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, to include patient and family education, is of vital importance. Communicating effectively and working cooperatively with others while having respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines is required. Your ability to determine processes for delivery of care from direct patient/family communication, technology and other healthcare team member collaboration is essential. Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Information: This position is eligible for a competitive Sign-On Bonus. Candidates who are relocating 50 miles or further are also eligible for relocation assistance. Benefits: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Competitive paid time off (PTO) accruals that increases with tenure - Seven annual holidays in addition to your PTO - Competitive 401k match - Educational assistance and student loan assistance - Paid parental leave - Inova Scholarship for dependent children of Team Members pursuing health degrees - Dedicated onsite EAP counselors at each of our hospitals - Free parking for all Inova team members at all Inova locations Schedule: 3 x 12 hour shifts. Full-Time/Nights Requirements: Requires a minimum of 1-year Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting Minimum Education Requirement: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate's Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date. BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification required and ACLS strongly preferred (must obtain within first 3 months) Minimum Licensure/ Certification Requirement: - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Virginia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start. Inova Job ID #660957. Posted job title: registered nurse (rn) - progressive care
