Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow Postpartum- March 2026

Inova Fairfax Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow to join the Postpartum Unit. This role will be Full-time Rotating Shift: 3x12 hour shifts per week | Relocation assistance eligible.

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Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Registered Nurse Fellow (RN) Job Responsibilities:

• Achieves patient outcomes and enhances experience through focused, integrated care delivery.
• Practices in assigned settings, meets program objectives, and applies new knowledge under direct RN supervision.
• Performs patient assessments to collect data, following care plans, guidelines, and pathways under supervision.
• Uses assessment data and patient preferences to identify care needs.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and delivers patient care using Inova’s Nursing Professional Practice Model.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts care plans to achieve outcomes.
• Provides compassionate, empathetic care while ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Bases clinical decisions on knowledge, principles, and evidence-based practices.
• Works efficiently with the healthcare team to achieve productivity and outcomes.
• Documents patient care activities accurately, seeking assistance to improve documentation skills.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds and team meetings.
• Integrates novice nursing abilities with new knowledge to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Seeks resources and validation from healthcare team members to enhance clinical practice.
• Open to feedback, mentoring, and suggestions to improve care.
• Attends all learning sessions, completes assignments on time, and applies knowledge in clinical settings.
• Willing to learn new skills, demonstrate reasoning, and use equipment for effective care.
• May serve as a preceptor after completing orientation and competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow Requirements: 

• Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Experience: Required 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship. 
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start | For Critical Care Units: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Within 6 Months | For Pediatric Units: Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Within 6 Months | For Infusion Center Units: Obtain chemo card- within 3 months of hire
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license 

Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates who have their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Recent Registered Nurse (RN) inpatient experience

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ 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. 

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