Inova Health System·Falls Church, Virginia
The RN Fellow performs patient assessments and delivers high-quality care following established practice guidelines and care plans. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and participate in required learning sessions to complete the fellowship.
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse Fellow (RN) to join the Women’s Surgical Specialty Unit.
This role will be Full-time Day Shift: 3x12 hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.
We receive accolades for high-quality women's health services, including excellence in gynecologic surgery.
Many Inova facilities maintain prestigious accreditations and certifications in areas such as childbirth and maternity services.
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.
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:
Performs patient assessments to collect basic data and follows written care plans, standards, and practice guidelines under supervision.
Utilizes assessment data and patient preferences to identify patient care needs.
Organizes, prioritizes, and delivers patient care using Inova's Nursing Professional Practice and Care Delivery Models (e.g., procedures, therapies, tests, patient education).
Monitors patient progress toward expected outcomes and adjusts care plans accordingly.
Provides compassionate, empathetic care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Justifies clinical decisions with educational knowledge, principles, and evidence-based practices.
Works efficiently with the healthcare team to achieve maximum productivity and desired outcomes.
Accurately documents all patient care activities in compliance with documentation standards and seeks help to improve documentation skills.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings as part of the healthcare team.
Integrates novice nursing abilities with new knowledge to deliver safe, high-quality care.
Seeks out healthcare team members for guidance and validation of clinical decisions.
Openly accepts feedback, mentoring, and suggestions to improve care.
Attends all learning sessions required for successful completion of the RN Fellowship.
Completes assignments on time, including classroom work, computer-based modules, lab simulations, and readings.
Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills and effectively use equipment for safe, high-quality patient care.
May serve as a preceptor after completing orientation and competency requirements.
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.
BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
Preferred Qualifications: (BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Recent inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Requires a BSN or an ADN with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years, along with a valid RN license in Virginia or a multi-state license. BLS certification is required upon start, and one year of RN experience is required for critical care units.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.