Nurse Manager; RN - Ambulatory Medical Subspecialty Clinics

Lead high‑acuity, mission‑driven ambulatory programs at a nationally recognized academic health system.

Experienced nurse leaders understand that ambulatory specialty care has become one of the most complex and strategically important areas in modern healthcare. At UVA Health, this Nurse Manager role offers the opportunity to lead multiple ambulatory specialty clinics delivering advanced Infectious Disease and Pulmonary care within a collaborative academic environment where leadership credibility, operational judgment, and clinical excellence matter every day.

This role is purpose‑built for a seasoned nurse leader who brings depth of experience, confidence partnering with physicians, and the ability to lead teams through competing priorities while sustaining quality, access, and accreditation readiness.

As Nurse Manager, you will provide formal nursing leadership across multiple ambulatory specialty clinics, including Infectious Disease and Pulmonary services. These clinics care for patients with conditions ranging from common diagnoses to highly complex, chronic, and immunocompromised populations
, requiring thoughtful coordination, operational discipline, and strong interdisciplinary relationships.

In this role, an average day includes:

• Leading experienced nursing and support teams in fast‑paced ambulatory specialty settings
• Providing direct people leadership
  , including hiring, performance management, coaching, and professional development
• Overseeing multi‑clinic operations
  , staffing models, and resource allocation in a constrained environment
• Partnering closely with physicians and advanced practice providers to balance access, quality, and competing clinical priorities
• Supporting accredited and regulatory‑driven programs
  , ensuring sustained readiness and compliance
• Navigating conflict and complex interpersonal dynamics with professionalism and emotional intelligence
• Driving process improvement initiatives that enhance patient experience, team efficiency, and care coordination

Success requires prior nurse management experience, strong ambulatory expertise, and the ability to lead with authority and collaboration in complex clinical environments.

• Nationally recognized Infectious Disease care – UVA Health’s Infectious Disease program provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of infectious conditions, including Ryan White Foundation–supported HIV care
  , complex antimicrobial management, and specialty consultative services serving patients from across the region.
• Highly accredited Pulmonary programs – The Pulmonary Clinic includes multiple nationally accredited programs
  , including Joint Commission‑accredited services supporting patients with cystic fibrosis, COPD, and other advanced pulmonary conditions. These programs are supported by a stable, experienced provider group and strong leadership infrastructure.
• Academic medicine with operational impact – As part of an integrated academic health system, nurse leaders collaborate closely with faculty physicians, trainees, and interdisciplinary teams, influencing both daily operations and long‑term program sustainability.
• Strong nursing culture – UVA Health nurses practice within a Magnet‑recognized environment supported by shared governance, clinical career ladders, and a robust quality improvement framework. Nurse leaders are empowered to lead change rather than simply maintain operations.
• Strategic leadership role – This Nurse Manager position is critical to maintaining access, quality, and compliance across complex ambulatory specialty services that are central to UVA Health’s mission.

Charlottesville offers a rare balance for healthcare leaders seeking both professional challenge and personal quality of life. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region combines outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and food scene, and the energy of a major university community. The area supports an active lifestyle, strong schools, and a sense of connection that appeals to professionals and families alike, making it an ideal place to build both a career and a life.

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