Is Inova a good company to work for?

Inova has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 3,107 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Inova to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Inova have been left by employees working as ICU Registered Nurse , Clinical Technician II and Nurse Practitioner .

Does Inova pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Inova employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Inova. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Inova?

81% of Inova employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Inova 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Inova?

Registered Nurse (332) , Registered Nurse, BSN (153) , Clinical Technician (87) , Patient Access Representative (32) , Staff RN (30) , Clinical Technician I (28) , Clinical Technician II (28) , Medical Assistant (26) , Manager (24) , Unit Secretary (21) , Patient Access Associate II (19) , Physician (18) , Clinical Research Coordinator (17) , Nurse Practitioner (16) , Physical Therapist (16)

What are the pros of working at Inova according to real employee reviews?

"Chances for moving up within your job title are there and the benefits are good." ((in 294 reviews)); "The moral and people are great." ((in 110 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and try their best despite being overworked." ((in 93 reviews)); "Very flexible and great coworkers" ((in 90 reviews)); "Good work life balance luckily" ((in 41 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Inova according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and could be more flexible" ((in 241 reviews)); "Poor management and disconnect from their employees" ((in 175 reviews)); "Salaries seem low for the amount/type of work and the high cost of living in the area" ((in 48 reviews)); "Bad managers continue to exist and the cycle continues with the next victim." ((in 44 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely horrible" ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about Inova layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Inova layoffs and their outlook for job security at Inova in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Inova locations?

Fairfax , Falls Church , Alexandria , Leesburg , Arlington , Ashburn , Sterling , Mount Vernon , Fair Oaks , Springfield , Washington , Annandale , Lorton , Vienna , Woodbridge , Lansdowne , Chantilly , Reston , Salt Lake City , Dulles , Herndon , Manassas , Merrifield , Loudoun Heights , Richmond , Virginia Beach , Kirkland , Dumfries , Dallas , Fair Oaks

Inova reviews

3.9

81% would recommend to a friend

(435 total reviews)

J. Stephen Jones

81% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

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3.0

Aug 23, 2025

Chronically short-staffed and high turnover; prepare to work HARD

Registered respiratory therapist (rrt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- High-quality, hardworking, knowledgeable therapists - Experienced therapists afforded a fair amount of autonomy (can be a pro or con, as it greatly increases workload) - Clean, organized, well-equipped facility

Cons

- Poor compensation for HCOL area - High turnover, chronically short-staffed - Demanding management with unrealistic expectations; reluctant to take accountability for unsafe assignments - Micromanagement produces a harsh, hypercritical culture that encourages mean-spirited gossip - Permissive attitude toward bullying, especially toward new grads - Despite diverse staff, not particularly friendly toward LGBTQ+ people; heard multiple co-workers make homophobic/transphobic remarks about certain staff members

Inova Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. It is great to hear your recognition of the expertise and dedication of your colleagues, as well as the facility resources. We also hear your concerns about staffing, workload, and workplace culture. At Inova, we are continuously looking for ways to support our teams, promote a safe and inclusive environment, and address challenges that impact staff experience. Your insights are valuable, and we thank you for your time and service.

2.0

Aug 22, 2025

Needs to improve staff satisfaction and workload

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy to get hired and HR is very responsive,

Cons

Poor management; lack of opportunities for professional growth. Leaders lack experience and do not know what's really happening on the floor so they never advocate for staff. Staff are overworked and too little vacation is allowed (only 2 weeks! You have to beg for more than that, but 99% of the time, it's rejected.) Nurse-patient ration goes up to 1:6 and management won't do anything about it, that's why there is very high turnover rate. They always cancel staff if census is low to maximize the nurse-patient ratio. Favoritism is rampant.

Inova Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review. Your feedback highlights important concerns around staffing, workload, and opportunities for professional growth. We are always looking for ways to improve the work environment and support our nursing staff, including ensuring adequate resources and flexibility. Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your time with Inova.

5.0

Aug 18, 2025

Overall good experience

Clinical research coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair pay, great coworkers and managers. Could add more PTO and flexibility in hours. Fairly helpful HR department to help you transfer between departments

Cons

Need more PTO and flexibility in hours.

Inova Response

11mo

We appreciate you sharing your reflections after many years with Inova. It’s encouraging to hear that fair pay, supportive managers, and helpful HR resources contributed positively to your experience. Your note on PTO and flexibility is important, and feedback like this helps guide conversations about how we can continue enhancing the employee experience.

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