Clinical Nurse Leader — Quality & Systems Improvement

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package:Medical

Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short‑in

Health Saving Plans, and Flexible

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health seeks a dedicated Clinical Nurse Leader to drive quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and care delivery enhancements across multiple ambulatory clinics in Charlottesville. This role emphasizes systems thinking, regulatory readiness, and collaboration with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary partners.

Ideal candidates will have a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, a VA nursing license, CNL certification, and at least 2 years of RN experience in relevant settings.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing (required).
• VA nursing license and CNL certification.
• 2 years RN experience in a relevant practice area.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives from concept through implementation and outcome measurement.
• Evaluate clinical practices, standards, and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support regulatory, accreditation, and compliance initiatives across ambulatory clinics.
• Promote and implement evidence-based practice that strengthens care quality and consistency.
• Observe workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and patient experience.
• Partner with clinic teams, specialty providers, and Nursing Professional Development leaders to advance strategic initiatives.
• Analyze data and outcomes to guide decision-making and support sustainable improvements.
• Support multiple ambulatory clinics and specialties while maintaining a systems-level perspective.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

UVA Health seeks a dedicated Clinical Nurse Leader to drive quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and care delivery enhancements across multiple ambulatory clinics in Charlottesville. This role emphasizes systems thinking, regulatory readiness, and collaboration with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary partners.

Ideal candidates will have a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, a VA nursing license, CNL certification, and at least 2 years of RN experience in relevant settings.