Registered Nurse (Rn) Trauma Operating Room

The Tower Operating Room (OR) at Inova is proud to serve as a high acuity, fast paced, multispecialty Operating Room and as Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma facility. We are seeking an experienced OR RN to join our team full-time. Our diverse teammates and complex patient population makes working in Tower OR exciting, with endless opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Sign on bonus and relocation assistance eligible!

Inova’s hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

We are proud to be named one of Forbes’ 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal’s national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.

Featured benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of imaging principles, theory, anatomy and pathology processes while utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal examinations.
• Provides clinical services in multiple modalities, according to imaging practice standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.
• Effectively uses radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding.
• Performs and documents routine quality control testing of equipment.
• Recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.
• Maintains an orderly, safe and clean environment. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies for procedures.
• Assists in the development, review and implementation of policies/procedures.
• Exhibits excellent, clear communication skills.
• Demonstrates creativity in section operation skills, decision making skills and contingency planning preparation.
• Acts as a resource for imaging students and other technologists.

Additional Requirements:

• Work schedule: Hours will vary and will be discussed/agreed upon based on unit needs at the time of your hire. Nurse must be available to take call and rotate weekends, holidays and off-shifts.
• Education: BSN or ADN (If ADN: must complete/obtain BSN within 24 months of start date)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year direct Operating RoomRegistered Nurse experience is required
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association & VA RN license. CNOR and Level 1 Trauma experience encouraged but not required

About Inova Health System

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 20,000+ team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.

Inova’s five hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,952 licensed beds.

Inova’s Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy

Inova Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. To fulfill this commitment, Inova Health System does not discriminate in any employment-related decision and administers all of its employment programs, procedures and practices 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. Inova operates both affirmative action and equal opportunity programs, consistent with federal and state requirements, including Governor's Executive Order One (2018). Consistent with federal and state requirements, Inova also prohibits retaliation against any person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice.Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in the Operating Room setting
- Assist the surgical team during procedures, ensuring a safe and sterile environment
- Monitor patients' vital signs and anesthesia administration
- Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
- Educate patients and their families on post-operative care instructions
- Document patient information accurately and timely

Skills:
- Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of Operating Room procedures
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with the surgical team and patients
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick decisions
- Proficient in using electronic medical record systems (e.g., Athenahealth)
- Familiarity with infant care, toddler care, family planning, dermal fillers, medical imaging, gastric lavage, ostomy care is a plus

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals in providing exceptional care to our patients.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.23 - $65.38 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospital Medicine
• Perioperative Care
• Surgery
• Transplant Surgery
• Trauma Medicine

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Inpatient
• Level I trauma center
• Magnet hospital
• Operating room
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Signing bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• 4x10
• 4x12
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• current Level I Trauma OR: 1 year (Preferred)
• current Operating Room (OR): 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNOR (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)
• completion of Peri-Op 101 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Falls Church, VA 22042 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Falls Church, VA 22042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person