Clinical Nurse III - Surgery/ENT

Position Summary:
The Clinical Nurse III provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex health conditions, while serving as a clinical leader in the Surgery/ENT department. This role supports physicians, coordinates patient flow, and ensures high-quality patient-centered care throughout the surgical and ambulatory process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Assist with exams, surgical procedures, and post-operative care.
• Provide patient education on diagnosis, treatment plans, and medications.
• Monitor and document vital signs, assessments, and nursing interventions.
• Manage clinic patient flow and inform physicians of patient readiness.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff; provide onboarding and preceptorship for new hires.
• Identify and resolve clinical or administrative issues in coordination with leadership.
• Participate in telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and care coordination.
• Maintain compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in professional development and unit-based meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Diploma or Associate degree in Nursing accepted.
• Current DC RN license or eligibility for DC licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience required.
• Prior surgical or ENT experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and EMR documentation skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, bending, twisting, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Ability to lift or carry and push/pull up to 20 lbs.
• Regular use of personal protective equipment.
• Manual dexterity to operate computer and medical equipment.

About The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA):
The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) is the largest independent academic physician practice in the Washington DC metro region, providing comprehensive care in over 50 specialties and subspecialties. MFA providers serve as faculty at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, combining cutting-edge clinical care, research, and education.

The MFA partners with The George Washington University, The George Washington University Hospital, and 12 area hospitals. Located in NW Washington, DC, and close to more than 175 embassies, the MFA also maintains community-based practices throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia, with an expanding global clinical presence.

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