Nurse Manager

Department:
University Life

Classification: RN2/Nurse Practitioner 1

Job Category:
Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:
On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 05

Salary:
Salary range is $98,500 - $110,000; commensurate with education and experience

Restricted:
Yes

Criminal Background Check:
Yes

Works with Minors 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 provide 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 Sci Tech Campuses (Prince William).

About the Position:

Reporting to the Associate Nursing Director and serving as a member of the SHS Executive Committee, the Nurse Manager provides leadership and oversight for clinical operations within the Fairfax clinic and satellite locations. This position directly supervises nursing staff and medical assistants to ensure efficient, high-quality, and student-centered care. The Nurse Manager coordinates daily clinical operations, including immunization, allergy, and flu clinics;

assists with provider-ordered treatments; and ensures an orderly flow of patients throughout the day.

The Nurse Manager supports the Associate Nursing Director and healthcare providers by applying advanced ambulatory nursing skills and clinical expertise. Key responsibilities include opening the clinic daily, facilitating morning huddles, developing the daily schedule, assigning rooms and staff, managing call-outs, overseeing clinical supply and medication inventory, and providing hands-on nursing care as needed to maintain readiness and optimize workflow.

Under the direction of the Associate Medical Director and Executive Director, the Nurse Manager is responsible for the supervision of the nurses and medical assistants. This position also contributes to the development and revision of clinical policies, procedures, and workflows, providing input and recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and quality of care. The Nurse Manager maintains advanced proficiency in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and serves as a key resource for EMR-related processes, documentation standards, and staff training.

Responsibilities:

Supervisory

* Supervises classified and non-student wage clinical medical assistants;

* Maintains safe staffing numbers and alerts supervisor when census trends are occurring to reevaluate potential staff shortages;

* Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks;

* Addresses employee concerns, resolves interpersonal or performance issues, and promotes accountability through fair and consistent supervisory practices;

* Oversees and maintains accurate timekeeping, payroll, and personnel documentation in compliance with university and departmental policies;

* Maintains effective communication channels between clinical staff, providers, and executive leadership, ensuring timely dissemination of information and feedback throughout the organization;

* Fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes employee well-being, engagement, and retention;

* Encourages and supports ongoing professional development opportunities for all staff, ensuring they have the tools and training needed to succeed in their roles;

* Communicates expectations effectively, monitors employee productivity and development, and provides continuous feedback and coaching to support staff growth and accountability;

* Prepares and conducts timely performance evaluations and maintains accurate records of employee performance, feedback, and disciplinary actions,…