Job Description
Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Supervisor to join the L&D Unit!
This position is eligible for a competitive Sign-On Bonus. Candidates who are relocating 50 miles or further are also eligible for relocation assistance.
Schedule: Full Time Nights- 3x12 hour shifts per week
Inova Alexandria Labor and Delivery is a 13-bed unit, complemented by 3 operating suites, 4 PACU beds, and 4 Clinical Decision beds. Approximately, 3,600 deliveries take place each year, including deliveries for high-risk obstetric patients. In our Clinical Decision Unit (Labor and Delivery Triage), we can care for as many as 450 patients a month. The L&D Unit delivers approximately 10 to 15 babies each day.
Nurse to Patient Ratios:
2:1 during early stages of labor
1:1 once patient is active and begins pushing
1:1 for all C-sections, epidural placements, TOLAC and fetal demises.
1:1 or up to 3:1 for antepartum patients, depending on level of acuity.
The RN Unit Supervisor on the Labor and Delivery Unit:
Role Responsibilities
• Leads unit initiatives and trainings
• Must attend all department meetings and lead some meetings
• Attends RN Unit Supervisor meetings two times per month
• Serves as Charge on the unit
• Completes patient rounds with unit leadership
• Provide service recovery as needed
• Leads daily team huddles
Required Experience
At least one year of Registered Nurse clinical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of two years of labor and delivery experience
Experience as a Charge RN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum Education Requirement
Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing OR Associate Degree RNs that are within one year of completing their BSN.
Minimum Licensure/ Certification Requirement
o 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).
o Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start
o Specialty certification (as required by the unit) within one year of hire.
o Completion of a revised Charge Nurse workshop within the first 90 days of employment
General Requirements
o Proficient in English, strong verbal, and written communication skills
o Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others
o Values team collaboration
o Proficient computer skills required
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
• Student loan assistance up to $10,000
• 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
