INPD Instructor - Clinical Mentor Extender PRN

The Inova Nursing Professional Development Department is seeking a PRN INPD Instructor - Clinical Mentor Extender to provide New Nurse support and provide instruction during new grad boot camp.

Hours are M - F (4pm - 10pm) and Saturday/Sunday (10am - 4pm). Schedule requirement: at least 1 day per week plus 1 weekend shift every third week in addition to 2 boot camp sessions per quarter.

Inova Care sites: Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

The RN will support all 3 care sites depending on need. Will only be assigned to one campus per shift, will not be expected to travel to different campuses while on shift.

RN will receive hand-off from clinical mentor at assigned campus with a list of newly hired RNs that may need extra support, new graduates could be assigned in any specialty area so experience and support provided will be general in nature. RN will also support Bootcamp for New Grad nurses.

Some examples of assistance needed could include

• Enhancing communication skills- Formulating messages for providers
• Time management skills
• Talking through a new skill
• Providing resources deferring to expertise
• Increase confidence in decision making
• Assist with ability to prioritize

This is an evolving role, and the expectation is to provide positive ongoing support to our new grads while role modeling Inova’s values.

New Graduate Boot Camp: four-hour course provided to all new graduate RNs and international nurses to help increase confidence and competency in skills such as prioritization, delegation, and de-escalation. 

Bootcamp - Wednesdays from 0715 – 1215 shift and an occasional PM shift from 1300 – 1800.

Additional Requirements

• Two years of progressive experience in an acute care clinical setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Ability to facilitate clinical based employee training in a classroom setting to improve clinical outcomes.
• Relevant teaching experience and/or 3 months of experience serving as preceptor preferred. For example: in a clinical setting or a school of nursing
• BLS certification required from the American Heart Association. 
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of VA.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.