Oncology Nurse Manager — Research & Care Leadership

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Well-being resources

Career development

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Nurse Manager for Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center to coordinate clinical operations, supervise seven staff, and oversee research activities within Massey Central Admin. The role emphasizes patient education, budget oversight, and ensuring compliant, high-quality care across oncology and palliative services.

Minimum qualifications include a BSN, RN license in Virginia, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• BSN, five years of progressively responsible nursing experience, minimum of two years in a supervisory capacity or combined equivalent experience.
• Current unrestricted authorization to practice as an RN in Virginia.
• Demonstrated relevant clinical experience, research operations experience.
• Familiarity with budget or expense monitoring.
• Experience providing patient education and individual or group health-behavior counseling.
• Designated tobacco-treatment training must be completed before hire or within 12 months of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Clinical coordination: Maintain consistent navigation and documentation workflows; facilitate communication among oncology, palliative care, primary care, behavioral health, and community partners; and address barriers to timely care.
• Personnel management: Supervise seven employees, assign work, balance workloads, oversee onboarding and competency development, conduct performance evaluations, and provide coaching and corrective-action recommendations.
• Research oversight: Translate approved study plans into operational workflows; coordinate study start-up and staff readiness; monitor recruitment, enrollment, retention, follow-up, and milestones; and elevate protocol, safety, or privacy concerns.
• Financial oversight: Review research-related purchases and expenses, monitor personnel and non-personnel costs, review expenditure reports and supporting documentation, and coordinate resolution of discrepancies with investigators and research administration.

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Nurse Manager for Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center to coordinate clinical operations, supervise seven staff, and oversee research activities within Massey Central Admin. The role emphasizes patient education, budget oversight, and ensuring compliant, high-quality care across oncology and palliative services.

Minimum qualifications include a BSN, RN license in Virginia, and leadership experience.