What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Oncology - Nights position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
For experienced nurses who want to lead without losing connection to the bedside, this Charge Nurse opportunity on Acute Oncology (3 South) offers the best of both worlds: hands-on clinical impact and meaningful leadership influence.
As a Charge Nurse on UVA Health's Acute Oncology Unit, you will help guide care for medically complex oncology patients while supporting a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate presence. This is a high-impact role for a nurse who can think critically, communicate clearly, and create calm, coordinated care in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
The Role:
The Night Shift Charge Nurse (RN) on Acute Oncology serves as a clinical leader, mentor, and operational resource for 3 South, a specialized inpatient oncology unit caring for patients with complex cancer-related needs. This is not a leadership role that pulls you away from patient care. It is a role that allows you to lead from the front, remain clinically engaged, and help shape the experience of patients, families, and nursing colleagues during some of the most significant moments in a patient's healthcare journey.
In an average shift, you will help support bedside nurses, coordinate patient flow, and partner with interdisciplinary teams to keep care moving safely and effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading daily operations for a high-acuity inpatient oncology unit
Coordinating admissions, discharges, transfers, staffing priorities, and patient flow
Supporting nurses with clinical decision-making, prioritization, and escalation of care
Collaborating with physicians, APPs, pharmacy, case management, and other care partners
Serving as a mentor, coach, and resource for nursing staff
Promoting patient safety, continuity of care, and compassionate oncology practice
Helping foster a team culture built on communication, trust, accountability, and support
This opportunity is especially well suited for a nurse who enjoys clinical complexity, team mentorship, patient advocacy, and operational problem-solving. Oncology experience is highly valued, and nurses with strong acute care fundamentals, leadership potential, and a desire to grow in oncology specialty practice will also find meaningful opportunity here.
Why UVA Health:
At UVA Health, you will join a nationally recognized academic health system where nurses contribute to patient care, research-driven practice, education, innovation, and professional governance. The University Medical Center offers the depth and resources of an academic medical center, including a Magnet-designated nursing environment, a Level I trauma center, and an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
For this role specifically, UVA Health offers the chance to lead within a respected oncology environment while continuing to grow clinically and professionally. Acute Oncology (3 South) is an evolving unit with a close-knit, supportive team culture and a strong commitment to patient experience, shared governance, and nurse empowerment.
What makes this opportunity stand out:
A true Charge Nurse role focused on leadership, coordination, mentorship, and clinical excellence
Specialized oncology practice with exposure to chemotherapy, blood product administration, complex infusion therapies, and advanced oncology care
Meaningful patient and family relationships in a setting where compassionate presence matters
Shared governance and nurse voice, with opportunities to influence practice decisions and unit improvements
Professional growth pathways into formal leadership, clinical specialist, education, professional development, and operational roles
Academic medicine resources, including innovation, learning, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration
A collaborative team culture where nurses support one another and take pride in delivering high-quality care
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville:
Charlottesville offers a rare combination of professional opportunity and personal balance. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, it gives healthcare professionals access to outdoor recreation, scenic trails, vineyards, music, arts, a strong local food scene, and a vibrant university community. It is large enough to offer culture, energy, and academic influence, yet small enough to feel connected and livable. For nurses and families, Charlottesville provides a welcoming place to build a career, enjoy time outside of work, and be part of a community that values health, learning, and quality of life.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing BSN/MSN program that will be completed within 5 years of hire.
Experience: RN Clinician 2 or higher who has been employed on the unit for 6 months or has had previous Charge Nurse experience from another unit/organization.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $47.23 - $62.15 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
Salary : $47 - $62