Nurse Manager; RN - Acute Oncology - South

Lead with heart and purpose on UVA Health’s Acute Inpatient Oncology Unit—where clinical excellence meets transformative leadership. As Nurse Manager of this 28-bed, state-of-the-art unit in our South Tower, you’ll champion a team that delivers high-acuity hematology, gynecologic, and neuro-oncology care, supported by breakthrough therapies and a collaborative, Magnet-recognized culture.

This Role Offers You the Opportunity To:

This is more than management—it’s mentorship, innovation, and impact at the front lines of cancer care. Join us in shaping the future of oncology nursing at UVA Health.

Successful candidates would be able to demonstrate:

• 5+ years of experience in Oncology Nursing in an inpatient setting
• Leadership experience in Oncology Nursing in an inpatient setting
• ONCC/ONS Oncology certification

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day operations of assigned patient care areas
• Supervising nurses and support staff, including RNs, PCAs, technicians, and clerical staff
• Overseeing scheduling and staffing adjustments based on patient flow
• Forecasting and managing the unit budget, ensuring expenditures are within limits
• Developing programs for quality improvement, process streamlining, and nurse performance enhancement
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements specific to the unit
• Providing high-quality nursing care to patients and families
• Building partnerships with clinicians, physicians, and administrators
• Promoting multidisciplinary teamwork, recruitment, performance management, and staff engagement
• Implementing the UVA shared governance nursing model at the unit level
• Performing other duties as assigned

Position Compensation Range: $ - $ annually

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program;
  Master’s degree in a related field within 5 years of hire
• At least 3 years of progressive nursing experience in a patient care environment
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• Virginia RN license; AHA BLS certification; valid Virginia driver’s license if overseeing multiple locations; specialty certification within 3 years of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily sedentary, involving extensive use of computers. Occasional travel to meetings or programs may be required.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.