Registered Nurse; RN Unit Supervisor Medical​/Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Supervisor Medical/Surgical Unit

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a Registered Nurse Unit Supervisor on the Medical/Surgical Unit (Full Time Days). Sign‑on bonus and relocation are available. Inova Fairfax Hospital is recognized as one of the top 10 major teaching hospitals in the U.S., ranked in U.S. News & World Report for the past four years and listed in the 2024 Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals.

• Conducts high quality shift huddles by communicating strategic priorities, reviewing metrics, and discussing small tests of change, rounding results, challenges, celebrations and other matters.
• Conducts effective safety huddles and delegates environmental and safety rounding; ensures Patient, Medical Director and RN rounding are completed for areas of responsibility.
• Rounds on staff continually and removes or escalates barriers to providing quality care while enhancing staff engagement.
• Reviews core measures, key performance indicators and other metrics; participates in analysis of unit-based service outcomes and develops action plans that lead to systematic improvements.
• Participates in emergency and safety preparedness drills/trainings as required.
• Participates in simulation labs and Operating Room safety stand‑downs.
• Ensures adherence to The Joint Commission standards relevant to areas of responsibility and that team members are knowledgeable of related standards.
• Contributes to professional decision‑making to support and/or implement unit‑based quality improvement work and strategic outcomes.
• Serves as a role model in communication with patients, identifying concerns, diffusing difficult situations and facilitating resolution.
• Serves as a Physician Liaison and primary information resource/contact for unit(s) of responsibility.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure discharge needs are in place for a smooth transition of patient flow.
• Accurately assesses current state while forecasting staffing/supply needs and proactively resolves staffing discrepancies.
• Assists with the completion of annual evaluations and participates in the disciplinary process for team members, providing necessary input to performance deficiencies.
• Provides individual coaching and counseling to clinical staff on critical processes, standards and problem solving; communicates expectations effectively, and advocates for and supports the clinical staff while promoting an environment of mutual trust.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage plus 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: up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: 25 mental‑health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: paid time off, paid parental leave.

Experience required: At least one year of Registered Nurse clinical experience; preferably more than two years of RN clinical experience specific to the focus of the nursing unit.

Education required: BSN or MSN preferred; open to Associate Degree RNs but must be within one year of completing their BSN.

Completion of a revised Charge Nurse workshop within the first 90 days of employment.

Certification: BLS by American Heart Association required. Specialty certification within one year of hire or eligibility.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our 26,000+ team members deliver world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Inova is nationally recognized for safety, quality and patient experience, and we support our people through professional development opportunities at every step.

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.

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