behavioral health team as a rounder RN. This is a full-time position with a 3 x 12-hour shift schedule (7:00 am to 7:30 pm). Previous psychiatric experience in an inpatient setting is a requirement.

 Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift (3 x 12 hour shifts, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm)

Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to be recognized as the #1 Hospital in the DC metro area by U.S. News & World Report's annual hospital rankings. We are a leading healthcare institution committed to providing the highest quality care to our community. Our mission is to deliver world-class healthcare to every patient, every time. 

At Inova Fairfax Hospital, our inpatient units are designed to provide clients with safety, structure, and stabilization. Our interdisciplinary team works together to ensure the best possible care for our patients. Therapeutic group activities, including creative art therapy, are an integral part of our patient-centered approach. The average nurse-to-patient ratio on this unit is 4-5:1, ensuring that you can provide personalized care to those who need it most.

The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Rounder consistently provides safe and therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Responds to safe team calls promptly while assessing patients' conditions as observed/reported by nurses. Implements measures for immediate stabilization when necessary. During rounds, identifies patients at risk of barriers to optimal medical care and incorporates behavioral, environmental, interpersonal, or pharmacologic interventions to optimize patient’s care. Promotes an increased level of psychological and physical safety for team members by effectively debriefing safety events. Reports to Clinical Director. 

Duties:

Performs comprehensive patient health assessments by interpreting multiple data sets and synthesizing their interrelationships Formulates individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and interpreting trends in patient populations to achieve best practice Conducts all patient care in a patient and family centered manner, integrating knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care Advocates for patients' rights from the patient and family perspective and provides counsel while acting as a resource to resolve issues Accesses resources from all disciplines to achieve desired patient outcomes and coordinates healthcare and alternate services for patient/family transition planning Documents all patient care activities, as per documentation standards, and assists healthcare team members with documentation

 

Requirements:

Experience Required: 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience, including 1 year in a behavioral health setting

Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 24 months of start date.

Certification: BLS certification required.

Licensure - Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.

Special Skills - Proficient in English. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others. Proficient computer skills required.