Operating Room Service Leader (RN)

Inova Professional Services Building is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for an OR Services Leader opening to support the Gastroenterology and Interventional Pulmonology service line. This outpatient surgery center is located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and is staffed with highly trained physicians, nurses, and technicians. The center is licensed by the state of Virginia, certified by Medicare, accredited by AAAHC, and accredited by The Joint Commission.

Schedule

• Full time, Monday through Friday
• 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
• No holidays, weekends, or overnight shifts

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient functioning of the unit and achievement of optimal patient outcomes
• Deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-effective preoperative services
• Identify strategies for cost-effective and efficient practices without compromising patient safety or outcomes
• Promote creative thinking among staff to develop new and innovative devices, practices, and strategies
• Serve as primary liaison, clinical lead, and resource for the assigned surgical specialty and unit
• Ensure unit compliance with quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and Joint Commission standards
• Adhere to all Inova Health System policies and procedures while coaching staff on compliance
• Make clinical decisions based on education and experience while integrating patient experiences into decision-making
• Mentor team members in identifying intraoperative outcomes
• Serve as a role model and provide guidance to others regarding preoperative services and specialty

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience within Orthopedics or Spine service line
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing (if Associate's Degree, must complete BSN within 5 years of start date)
• Active license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Basic Life Support certification with American Heart Association
• CNOR or equivalent specialty certification within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with and building preference cards
• Experience working with providers to determine specialty equipment and supplies
• Experience with endoscopes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on day one
• 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 offering 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available to those who qualify