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Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description We are looking for dedicated and experienced Outpatient Registered Nurses in the Fairfax and Ashburn area to work in children’s specialties including Inova Children's Hematology/Oncology, Inova Children's Pulmonology, Inova Children’s Gastroenterology, Inova Children’s Neurology and Inova Children’s Orthopedics & Sports Medicine These roles will be full-time, day shift with varying hours from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. 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 and paid parental leave. A Registered Nurse Outpatient provides clinical patient care as well as clerical and environmental control services, in accordance to established policies and procedures in clinical practice for several assigned specialties. Collaborates with physician/staff to provide coordinated, safe, and compassionate care for patients while ensuring a friendly and efficient process. Responsible for patient scheduling, conducting insurance verifications and providing financial counseling when assigned. Ensures timely communication to management and providers of matters related to patient/complaints flow, follow-up appointments, and referrals. Utilizes information to continuously improve patient care and practice while enhancing outcomes. Duties And Responsibilities Performs general patient care responsibilities including checking schedules and organizing patient flow; recording patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, collecting specimens, phlebotomy, administering injections, assisting physicians/nurses; preparing patient for examination and treatment; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Organizes medical records, including lab results, progress notes, etc. to ensure the provider has the necessary information available during the patient's encounter. Scans necessary medical information into the chart readying the chart for the patient's encounter. Instructs patient in basic testing requirements, e.g., clean catch urine, EKG, phlebotomy, pap tests, etc. Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include setting up instruments and equipment according to protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits; ordering, sorting, and storing supplies; restocking exam/procedures rooms. Properly disposes of expired medications and supplies. Adheres to and employs appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions guidelines. Follows guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy, as per manufacturer's requirements for equipment. Reports patient safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner and recognizes when escalation is needed and involves others in the problem-solving process when additional input is needed. Actively participates in clinic huddles and offers suggestions to better meet the needs of the patients and the clinic flow. Participates actively in quality improvement initiatives and understands the importance of quality improvement. Accesses appropriate systems/services to confirm insurance coverage or other means of payment; Identifies and communicates payroll authorization and referral requirements to patients; Explains insurance benefits and patient liability by using appropriate communication methods/styles. Minimum Requirements Experience: 0 years of registered nurse clinical experience 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 Licensure: RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse Certification upon start: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association Preferred Qualifications Previous Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) work experience More than 1 year of hands-on nursing experience in a clinical environment Additional Details Application deadline: this position will remain posted for 30 days from the original posting date. Applications must be submitted before the posting closes. Tentative employment start date: June 2027 Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities.