What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) - UMA Clinic position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
Bring your clinical judgment and primary care expertise to a role where continuity, proactive outreach, and thoughtful care coordination can shape a patient's health journey well beyond a single visit.
As a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator in the UMA Clinic, you will play an integral role inTransitional Care Management and Chronic Care Management for an internal medicine patient population.You will join a team committed to learning, professional growth, and expanding the clinic's Chronic Care Management program, with leadership that encourages nurses to practice with autonomy.
The position offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days plus one 4-hour day. Following approximately six months of orientation, the role may also offer one to two remote workdays per week, based on readiness and operational needs.
The Role
This role is well suited for an experienced RN who understands the complexity of primary care and values the opportunity to build continuity with patients. Working within an Internal Medicine Resident Clinic, you will help patients navigate transitions in care and manage ongoing health needs through organized, responsive, and clinically informed coordination.
Your work will support safe, connected care while contributing to the continued growth of Chronic Care Management at UMA Clinic.
- Manage and support Transitional Care Management and Chronic Care Management activities.
- Coordinate care for patients with ongoing and evolving healthcare needs.
- Use nursing judgment to identify priorities, support continuity, and help patients remain engaged in their care.
- Collaborate within an academic internal medicine environment that brings together nurses, physicians, residents, and other members of the care team.
- Contribute to the expansion of the Chronic Care Management program at UMA Clinic.
- Practice with meaningful autonomy while remaining connected to a supportive clinical team and manager.
- Build trusting relationships with patients through clear communication, follow-through, and compassionate care coordination.
Why UVA Health
At UVA Health, nursing is more than a position. It is an opportunity to contribute to an integrated academic health system where clinicians, faculty, students, and team members work together to advance patient care and professional practice.
For an RN Care Coordinator, that environment creates a distinctive opportunity to combine independent nursing practice with interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous learning.
- Join an ANCC Magnet designated hospital recognized for nursing excellence.
- Practice in a culture that supports professional governance, nursing research, quality improvement, and career development.
- Work within an Internal Medicine Resident Clinic where learning and growth are part of the team's culture.
- Help strengthen and expand Chronic Care Management services for primary care patients.
- Develop professionally in a role where leadership promotes nursing autonomy and clinical ownership.
- Explore flexible scheduling and potential hybrid work after orientation.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
This is an opportunity to apply your primary care experience in a role that values sound clinical judgment, sustained patient relationships, and the impact of well-coordinated care.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville combines the energy of a university community with the natural beauty of Central Virginia. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area offers convenient access to hiking, scenic drives, parks, and outdoor recreation, along with a vibrant local restaurant, arts, music, and cultural scene. Healthcare professionals and their families can choose from city neighborhoods, nearby suburban communities, and more rural settings, creating options for different lifestyles and an appealing balance between a meaningful career and life outside work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Experience: 1 year of registered nursing experience required, 3 years of related and relevant registered nursing experience strongly preferred.
Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred
License/Certification: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification is 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 diseases.
The pay range for this role is $85,820.80 - $115,793.60 annually. 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 : $85,821 - $115,794