Registered Nurse

About the role

Inova Fairfax Hospital is a 928-bed flagship medical center serving Northern Virginia, the Washington, DC metro area, and surrounding communities. The hospital consistently earns national and regional recognition for high-quality patient care and safety. The campus includes specialized centers for heart and vascular care, cancer, neurosciences, children’s health, and women’s health, and is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, as well as comprehensive organ transplant programs. Inova Fairfax Hospital is an independent academic medical center offering residency and fellowship programs for physicians and partnering with multiple nursing and pharmacy schools. Team members benefit from an environment focused on clinical excellence, education, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct, evidence-based nursing care to patients across diverse clinical units, ensuring safe, compassionate, and culturally competent care.
• Assesses patient conditions.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Monitors patient responses.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Documents care in the electronic health record.
• Participates in quality and safety initiatives.
• Adheres to hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Works full-time, on-site in Falls Church, VA, with flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or eligibility for licensure).
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Clinical nursing competencies in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and monitoring of vital signs and clinical status.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and accurate documentation, with attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple patients, and adapt to a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Current BLS certification (and ACLS/PALS as required by unit); prior experience in acute care or specialty areas is highly beneficial.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, participation in quality improvement, and alignment with Inova’s standards of care and ethical practices.