We are seeking a full-time (days/nights rotation) experienced nurse in the field of cardiology or telemetry to join our team on the Progressive Coronary Care Unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital (Inova Schar Heart and Vascular). This is a weekend premium position- weekends only. PCCU is a fast paced, top performing unit with core values or teamwork, patient advocacy, and excellent patient care. It is our mission to create a positive and supportive work environment for our staff to learn and grow. Our culture encourages staff to function with high standards of critical thinking, autonomy, and respect for the multidisciplinary team. Our specialty patient population includes but is not limited to:

• AMI/NSTEMI/STEMI pre and post PCI/PTCA
• Interventional recovery
• Pre-operative open-heart patients 
• CHF exacerbation requiring Bipap/highflow/high level diuresis
• Arrhythmia management including TVP, AICD, PPM, and antiarrhythmic loading 

Key aspects of our unit that allows us to perform high quality care:

• Bedside monitors with 12 lead EKG capability 
• Entirely private patient care rooms 
• Quarterly unit-based education including advanced EKG interpretation and disease processes
• Competitive nursing ratios with 3-4:1 on days and 4:1 on nights 
• Highly trained charge nurses out of staffing 24/7 for resource
• Highly involved core management team including our clinical director, unit supervisors, and patient navigator to assist with education and transitional care needs
• A zero-tolerance policy for negativity or disrespect between team members
• Clinical technicians to provide CNA and phlebotomy support 

Qualities that would make you right for our team:

• Critical thinking skills
• Autonomy
• Flexibility
• Proactivity
• Delegation skills
• Eagerness to learn
• Compassion 
• Effective communication skills 
• Above all a passion for patient care

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 Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 24 months 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.