RN Unit Coordinator- Medical Oncology

Location & Shift

City/State:
Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift:

First (Days) – 7a-7p with rotating weekends.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for Cornell 2, our Medical Surgical Oncology unit. This is a full‑time, day shift in Charlottesville, VA. Hours are 7a‑7p with rotating weekends. Cornell 2 is a Medical/Surgical unit that specializes in a vast array of patient conditions including oncology, urology, diabetes, kidney disease, COPD, and CHF. We provide a dynamic environment for experienced nursing professionals and new graduate nurses.

With a patient‑to‑nurse ratio of 1:5/1:6, you’ll develop your skills while receiving mentorship from experienced staff. Operating on 12‑hour shifts with weekend rotations, we offer comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development to foster collaboration and growth in your nursing career. Led by our clinical manager, a 2025 Clinical President’s Award winner, our team is dedicated to recognizing excellence and supporting your success.

Sentara Martha Jefferson has a 12.6% RN turnover rate, patient satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson, the Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program offers up to $32,500, and free parking is available.

The Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for the assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager, you lead safety and quality initiatives, focus on and simplify workflow, and contribute to the development of staff. You increase staff satisfaction and promote excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.

• Bachelor of Science Nursing – BSN (required)
• MSN (preferred)

• Registered nursing License (required)
• BLS required within 90 days of hire
• Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred
• Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire

• 18 months of acute care RN experience (required)
• Strong communication skills required
• Process improvement and audit skills preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176‑bed facility featuring all patient‑friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care. Our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services.

Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.