What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Supervisor Labor & Delivery position at Inova Health System?
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
As a recipient of federal financial assistance, Inova Health System (“Inova”) does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services or benefits under any of its programs or activities, whether carried out by Inova directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Inova arranges to carry out its programs and activities.
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