Nurse Manager Oncology Triage

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement match (5%)

Tuition and student loan assistance (≤

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is seeking a dedicated Nurse Manager to join the Oncology Phone Triage team. This full-time day shift role requires 50% onsite work at the Inova Health Center location (hybrid).

The Nurse Manager will lead a nursing unit, hire and train staff, and implement strategies to ensure high-quality cancer care in a state-of-the-art center in the DC metro area. Inova offers strong benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification (American Heart Association) is required.
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in Virginia.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a related unit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned Nursing unit with 24-hour accountability and leadership.
• Hire, train and evaluate staff; implement business strategies to drive care quality.
• Mentor team members and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and evidence-based practice.

Skills

BLS Certification

Registered Nurse

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is looking for a dedicated Nurse Manager to join the team at their Oncology Phone Triage team. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday – Friday.

This position is hybrid and requires at least 50% onsite work at our 8081 Inova Health Center location.

The Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient. Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical and emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses and caregivers are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments. Together, we are dedicated to delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to survivorship.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

The Nurse Manager oversees assigned unit to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, hiring and training team members, creating and implementing business strategies, managing performance of team members, and delegating tasks. Manages a nursing unit with 24-hour responsibility through demonstrated leadership and supporting behavioral competencies. Utilizes the Joint Commission standards and nursing practice tools/research to support a care delivery system that produces quality care with optimal outcomes. Serves as a primary liaison and information resource for unit of responsibility while overseeing the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic and evidence-based environment, which produces excellent patient care with optimal patient outcomes. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource and a mentor to team members and showing respect for and an appreciation for the contributions of all team members. Consistently supports Inova Health System's mission and strategic plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification - Basic Life Support through American Heart Association
• Licensure - Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience - 2 years of nursing experience related to the unit's scope.
• Education - Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years previous leadership (supervisor) experience
• 3-5 years oncology experience
• Chemotherapy infusion experience
• Experience with change management

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 691117
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 02:35 PM
• Locations Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East