Is Inova a good company to work for?

Inova has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 3,105 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 292 reviews)); "The moral and people are great." ((in 117 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and try their best despite being overworked." ((in 92 reviews)); "Very flexible and great coworkers" ((in 90 reviews)); "Good work life balance luckily" ((in 45 reviews))

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

"Low pay and could be more flexible" ((in 228 reviews)); "Poor management and disconnect from their employees" ((in 182 reviews)); "Salaries seem low for the amount/type of work and the high cost of living in the area" ((in 49 reviews)); "Bad managers continue to exist and the cycle continues with the next victim." ((in 44 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely horrible" ((in 34 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

(2,803 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

Inova has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,803 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Inova employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Jan 8, 2025

Best Health System for Physicians

Physician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well resourced Decent Epic EMR Most stable health system in DC area

Cons

Decisions can be slow due to bureaucracy Significant turnover in medical assistants

Inova Response

1y

Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're glad to hear you recognize our strong resources, stable presence in the DC area, and EMR system. We understand that bureaucracy can sometimes slow decision-making, and we are always looking for ways to streamline processes while maintaining high-quality patient care. We also acknowledge the challenges with medical assistant turnover and career growth. Supporting our team members’ development is important to us, and we appreciate your suggestion for a clearer career ladder. Additionally, we recognize the need for enhanced IT support and will continue working to improve efficiency and responsiveness. Your insights are valuable, and we appreciate your dedication to improving our workplace and patient care experience.

1.0

Jan 4, 2025

Below average

Registrar

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours, paid time off,

Cons

no overtime pay, no career advancement, poor management, expensive benefits.

Inova Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your review. We're sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced with management. We are actively working on improving communication and implementing leadership training to foster a more collaborative and supportive environment. At Inova, we offer a range of learning and development programs to support career growth, so we are disappointed this wasn’t your experience. Your feedback is appreciated, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

5.0

Jan 4, 2025

Salary new grad

Rn new grad

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learn a lot of new stuff

Cons

Very busy shift , so getting tired

Inova Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback. At Inova, offering various learning and development programs to empower team members to own their growth is a priority, so we are pleased to hear you acknowledge these efforts. We understand that working in a busy and popular hospital can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it’s a testament to the trust our community places in us. We’re always looking for ways to support our team in managing workloads effectively and encourage team members to speak with their direct managers if additional support is needed.

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