Clinic Nurse

George Mason University; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Clinic Nurse to support health care providers in delivering essential services to students. This role involves triaging patients, administering immunizations, and ensuring a safe clinic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, excellent communication skills, and a passion for student health. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and provides vital health services to a diverse student population. This opportunity offers a flexible part-time schedule and the chance to make a significant impact on student well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse License in Virginia or Multi-state License.
• Experience in outpatient/ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective triage to students.
• Maintain orderly flow of patients through the clinic.
• Participate in student immunization review and administration.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Procedures

Triage Skills

Electronic Health Record

Patient Care

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR System

Job description

Clinic Nurse

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  10002540
  

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  Fairfax, VA
  

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  Part-Time / Hourly Wage
  

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  Opening on: Apr 10 2025
  

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Department: University Life

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Up to 24 - 32 hours per week/May work occasional evening shift (11-7PM) during semesters.

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: $42.98/per hour, commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

Student Health Services (SHS) provides health care services at George Mason University. SHS provides primary care services and health promotion to eligible students at Mason, including but not limited to initial and follow-up assessment, history taking, physical exam of patients, utilization of differential diagnosis, appropriate interventions, consultations and referrals as indicated, and basic emergency treatment and stabilization. Staff provides services to faculty, staff, and visitors on an as-needed basis. SHS operates its main clinic on the Mason Fairfax Campus and smaller clinics on the Mason Square (Arlington) and SciTech Campuses (Prince William).

About the Position:

The clinic nurse supports the clinic health care providers with ambulatory nursing health care skills and services. He/she maintains a safe and orderly flow of patients through the clinic. The nurse participates in student immunization review and administration, allergy treatment immunotherapy, mass flu clinics, telephone and in-person triage, provides wound care, treatments and medication administration ordered by the providers. In addition, the clinic nurse participates in peer review, CQI, Risk Management, Utilization Review and provides input for policy and procedure process changes or revisions.

Responsibilities:

Triage (Telephonic and In-Person)

• Delivers safe and effective triage to students walking in or calling the clinic for acute appointments;


• Utilizes approved protocols for triage and complies with documentation requirements as stated in the triage policy and procedure; and


• Manages patients per clinic policies and protocols including ordering testing in collaboration with providers.

Clinical Skills

• Proficiency in all aspects of required clinical procedures and treatments;


• Completes annual Competency review requirements;


• Maintains safe, efficient and orderly flow of patients through the clinic;


• Accurately utilizes the EMR and Nurse Order Monitor for documentation and clinic flow monitoring; and


• Performs phlebotomy and CLIA waived testing.

Immunizations and Allergy Immunotherapy

• Accurately and safely delivers immunization administration and allergy immunotherapy; and


• Verifies and transcribes external immunization records.

Preceptor/Mentor for BSN Students and New Hires - Clinical

• Participates as a preceptor for BSN students as assigned;


• Provides input and offers support as a mentor to future GMU nurse graduates; and


• Participates as a nurse preceptor to new hires.

Represents SHS at University wide events and outreach efforts as schedule allows

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in nursing program from an institute of higher education;


• Registered Nurse License in VA or valid Multi-state License;


• CPR Healthcare Provider Certification;


• Ability to apply the elements of the Nursing Process including assessment, developing nursing diagnosis', planning, implementing nursing interventions, and evaluating the nursing plan of care;


• Knowledge of adult ambulatory care practices;


• Knowledge of Adolescent and Adult Immunization Requirements;


• Experience using Electronic Health Record;


• Ability to apply excellent communication skills; and


• Experience typically obtained in one year in a medical office or other outpatient/ambulatory care office (preferably adult medicine or college health).

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN Preferred;


• Ability to perform phlebotomy and IV initiation and monitoring;


• Knowledge of administering EKGs and Nebulizer treatments;


• Knowledge of Allergy Immunotherapy;


• Knowledge of unique needs of college students; and


• Ability to apply Triage skills.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for GMU Worker at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: April 10, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: April 24, 2024

Open Until Filled: Yes