Oncology Nurse Manager: Patient-Centered Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Plans

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee outpatient cancer center operations, drive clinical quality, staff development, and exceptional patient experiences. You will lead a highly skilled team, collaborate with physicians and admin partners, and maintain accountability in a supportive, collaborative culture.

The role emphasizes leadership visibility, operational excellence, and ongoing improvement while offering a Monday–Friday schedule and potential relocation

Qualifications

• BSN from accredited nursing program.
• Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire.
• 3 years of progressive RN experience in patient care.
• Virginia RN license required; AHA BLS required.
• Invalid Virginia driver's license required for managers with multi-location operations.
• Specialty certification at hire or within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical and operational activities for the Cancer Center.
• Mentor a team of oncology clinicians dedicated to patient care.
• Drive quality outcomes, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses, and admin partners to optimize care.
• Monitor staffing, workflow, resource use, and departmental metrics.
• Foster employee engagement and professional development within a tight-knit team.
• Champion initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Ensure seamless, high-quality experiences for patients receiving complex oncology services.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology care

Staff development

Patient experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee outpatient cancer center operations, drive clinical quality, staff development, and exceptional patient experiences. You will lead a highly skilled team, collaborate with physicians and admin partners, and maintain accountability in a supportive, collaborative culture.

The role emphasizes leadership visibility, operational excellence, and ongoing improvement while offering a Monday–Friday schedule and potential relocation