Operating Room Service Leader (RN)

About the role

Inova Professional Services Building - Surgery Center (PSB5) is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for an OR Services Leader opening. This role will support the Gastroenterology and Interventional pulmonology service line. The outpatient surgery center is located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and is staffed with highly trained physicians, nurses, and technicians who provide personalized care using advanced technology. The center is licensed by the state of Virginia, Medicare‑certified, AAAHC‑accredited, Joint Commission‑accredited, and affiliated with most major HMOs and PPOs.

Responsibilities

Ensures the effective and efficient functioning of the unit and the achievement of optimal patient outcomes. Delivers safe, high quality and cost‑effective preoperative services. Demonstrates an integrated approach toward case/patient outcomes. Identifies strategies for cost‑effective and efficient practices without compromising preoperative patient safety or outcomes. Promotes creative thinking among staff, peers and colleagues to develop new and innovative devices, practices and strategies to advance and improve preoperative nursing services. Serves as primary liaison, clinical lead and resource for the assigned surgical specialty and/or unit while ensuring unit compliance with quality, safety, regulatory requirements and the Joint Commission standards. Adheres to all Inova Health System's policies and procedures while coaching staff on compliance and consistently identifying clinical and operational variables affecting patient and case outcomes. Makes clinical decisions based on education and experience while integrating varied patient experiences into clinical decision‑making. Mentors team members in identifying intra‑operative outcomes. Ensures practice improvements by serving as a role model, providing direction and guidance to others regarding preoperative services and specialty.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of OR nursing experience within Orthopedics, Spine service line
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing; if ADN, must complete BSN within 5 years of start date
• Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
• CNOR or equivalent specialty certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire

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: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on day one
• Tuition assistance: up to $5,250 per year
• Student loan assistance: up to $10,000
• Mental health support: 25 free coaching or therapy sessions per person per year for team members, spouses/partners, and children
• Work/life balance: paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules
• Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance available to those who qualify

Schedule

Full time, Monday‑Friday. 4×10s (7 am – 5:30 pm); no holidays, weekends, or overnights.