What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager (RN) - Acute Oncology - 3 South position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
Bring your passion for oncology nursing leadership to a unit where clinical excellence, compassionate care, and professional growth come together. This is an opportunity to lead a highly specialized inpatient oncology team that plays a critical role in caring for patients during some of the most complex and meaningful moments of their healthcare journey.
As the Nurse Manager for Acute Oncology, you will provide leadership for a dedicated nursing team within a specialized oncology environment while advancing quality, patient experience, employee engagement, and operational excellence. You will help shape the future of nursing practice on a unit known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and exceptional patient-centered care.
The Role
The Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall operations, clinical excellence, and staff development of a28-bed Acute Oncology unitcaring for patients with hematologic malignancies, solid tumor cancers, and complex medical-surgical needs. This leader will cultivate an environment where nurses are empowered to practice at the highest level while delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.
In this role, you will partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to support outstanding patient outcomes and an exceptional care experience.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead daily clinical and operational activities of a specialized inpatient oncology unit
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Support and develop nursing staff through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and career growth opportunities
Drive quality, patient experience, and employee engagement initiatives
Partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated delivery of complex oncology care
Support evidence-based practice and nursing excellence initiatives
Advance professional goverance principles and encourage frontline nurse participation in decision-making
Ensure high-quality care delivery for patients requiring chemotherapy administration, blood products, complex infusion therapies, and supportive oncology treatments
Promote ongoing staff education and specialty oncology knowledge development
Lead change initiatives and operational improvements that enhance patient outcomes and team effectiveness
This position offers the opportunity to lead a unit where nurses are highly engaged, teamwork is valued, and leadership is instrumental in continuing the growth and evolution of a thriving oncology program.
Why UVA Health
UVA Healthis a nationally recognized academic health system where nursing leaders have the opportunity to influence patient care, support innovation, and shape the future of healthcare delivery. As Nurse Manager of Acute Oncology, you will lead within an environment that values professional practice, lifelong learning, and clinical excellence.
What makes this opportunity exceptional:
Lead a Specialized Oncology Teamproviding care for patients with complex hematologic and solid tumor malignancies
Strong Team Culturewith a collaborative, supportive nursing staff that genuinely values working together and supporting one another
Recognition for Patient Experience Excellence, reflecting the unit's commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care
Shared Governance Environmentthat empowers nurses to influence practice and contribute to decision-making
Leadership Impactwith the ability to shape unit culture, staff development, quality initiatives, and operational strategy
Professional Growth Opportunitieswithin an organization committed to developing future nursing leaders
Academic Medical Center Resourcesincluding access to innovation, research, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Learning-Focused Culturethat encourages continuous development, feedback, mentorship, and clinical advancement
Growing and Evolving Unitwhere leadership plays a key role in strengthening professional practice and advancing excellence in oncology care
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of professional opportunity and personal fulfillment. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to hiking, cycling, wineries, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities. The community is known for its vibrant downtown, award-winning restaurants, arts and cultural events, excellent schools, and welcoming atmosphere. Healthcare professionals are drawn to Charlottesville for its unique combination of academic excellence, natural beauty, and a lifestyle that supports both career advancement and personal well-being.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire.
Experience: At least 3 years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required.
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Licensure: License to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Valid Virginia Driver's license required for managers with responsibility operations in multiple locations. Must have applicable specialty certification at hire or within 3 years .
Preferred Requirements:
2-3 years of Adult Oncology experience
ONS Certification
2 years of management experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
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 : $110,698 - $147,680