Oncology Navigation Program Leader

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Plan

Certification support

Magnet-recognized environment

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Oncology Nurse Navigation Program. You will lead Oncology Nurse Navigators across multiple oncology specialties, drive growth, standardization, and operational excellence, and guide teams through change with a patient-centered focus.

The role requires strong clinical credibility, relationship skills, and a commitment to building a high-impact navigation program across the Cancer Service Line in a hybrid leadership setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and operational support to Oncology Nurse Navigators across the Cancer Service Line.
• Meet with clinic managers, nurse leaders, physicians, APPs, and care coordination teams to align navigation services with patient and operational needs.
• Review workflows, documentation practices, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improved consistency and efficiency.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives and ensure navigation documentation is completed appropriately within Epic.
• Address navigator-related issues, remove barriers to care coordination, and serve as the primary escalation resource for the team.
• Conduct site visits across oncology locations to maintain visibility, build partnerships, and strengthen collaboration with local leaders.
• Lead program development efforts, including workflow redesign, best-practice implementation, and expansion initiatives.
• Work closely with stakeholders to improve access to resources and support services for oncology patients throughout their care journey.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Oncology nursing

Program development

Change management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Epic

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Oncology Nurse Navigation Program. You will lead Oncology Nurse Navigators across multiple oncology specialties, drive growth, standardization, and operational excellence, and guide teams through change with a patient-centered focus.

The role requires strong clinical credibility, relationship skills, and a commitment to building a high-impact navigation program across the Cancer Service Line in a hybrid leadership setting.