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 Alexandria Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, and Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.

The RN will support 5 primary campuses (IFMC, IAH, ILH, IFOH, and IMVH) depending on area of greatest 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 - Wednesday’s from 0715 – 1215 shift and an occasional PM shift from 1300 – 1800.

Additional Requirements

Three 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 so as to improve clinical outcomes. Relevant teaching experience 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.