Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) - Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO and leave benefits

Certification and education support

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking an RN Care Coordinator in Radiation Oncology to guide patients through the treatment journey, from pre-treatment planning to post-treatment follow-up. You will coordinate care with the radiation oncology team, educate patients, and ensure seamless communication across providers within a hybrid work setting.

The role emphasizes continuity, compassionate care, and the ability to blend direct patient care with coordination work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active Virginia RN license.
• 1 year of registered nursing experience required; 3 years strongly preferred.
• Specialty board certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients before/during treatment to assess needs and readiness.
• Coordinate supportive care referrals as needed.
• Triage patient questions and respond with timely, compassionate guidance.
• Document patient care activities in the Epic EHR.
• Coordinate care across providers and services throughout the treatment course.
• Support patients through up to 35 treatment days with continuity and relationship-building.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Clinical nursing

Phone triage

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Virginia RN license

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Cancer care is deeply personal, and this RN Care Coordinator role is built for a nurse who wants to make treatment feel more understandable, coordinated, and human for patients navigating radiation oncology.

As a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator in Radiation Oncology at UVA Health, you will help patients prepare for treatment, manage side effects, connect with supportive resources, and feel known throughout their course of care. This is a meaningful opportunity for an oncology-minded RN who values continuity, patient education, team connection, and the ability to blend direct patient care with thoughtful coordination work.

The Role

In this role, you will serve as a consistent clinical touchpoint for cancer patients receiving radiation treatments. You will help patients understand what to expect before treatment begins, follow them throughout their therapy, coordinate supportive care needs, and partner closely with the radiation oncology team to help patients move through treatment with confidence and support.

This is a Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. role with no weekends and no holidays. The position offers a hybrid feel, combining direct patient interaction with desk-based coordination, phone triage, documentation, and care planning. There is also potential for one remote day per week once the nurse is established and performing successfully.

A typical day may include:

• Meeting with assigned patients, often weekly, to assess needs, reinforce education, and support treatment readiness.
• Preparing patients before their first radiation treatment by reviewing expectations, side effects, and available resources.
• Placing supportive care referrals when additional focused support is needed.
• Triaging patient phone calls and helping resolve clinical questions in a timely, compassionate way.
• Coordinating care across providers, services, and patient needs.
• Documenting and communicating effectively in the Epic EHR.
• Supporting patients who may be receiving treatment over an extended course, sometimes up to 35 treatment days, allowing nurses to build meaningful therapeutic relationships.

The pace is dynamic because every patient and every day can look different. Nurses who thrive here are flexible, organized, clinically curious, patient-centered, and comfortable balancing competing priorities without becoming rigid. Radiation oncology experience is preferred, but not required. Oncology experience, comfort with wound care, enteral feeding, IV therapy, and Epic are all helpful in preparing for success.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health offers the rare combination of academic medicine, nationally recognized cancer care, nursing excellence, and close team culture. For an RN Care Coordinator in Radiation Oncology, that means your work is connected to a broader mission while still allowing you to make a highly personal impact with individual patients and families.

This role sits within an environment where oncology nurses are part of a collaborative cancer care team focused on the full spectrum of cancer services, including advanced detection, treatment, patient care, translational research, immunotherapies, and more. UVA Health is home to the first NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Virginia, and the Medical Center is recognized as a Magnet-designated hospital, reflecting a strong professional nursing culture.

What makes this opportunity especially compelling:

• Close-knit radiation oncology team where nurses know one another and support one another.
• A leader who previously held the RNCC role and understands the work firsthand.
• A culture that values humor, comfort, and compassion for both patients and teammates.
• The chance to know patients over the course of treatment, not just in a single encounter.
• A role that combines clinical judgment, patient education, care coordination, phone triage, and direct relationship-building.
• A structured but flexible onboarding experience designed around your readiness.
• A weekday schedule with no weekends, no holidays, and potential hybrid flexibility.
• The opportunity to build specialized expertise in radiation side effects, toxicity management, and oncology care coordination.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

You will not be expected to figure it out alone. Onboarding is individualized, with support from experienced nurses and leaders until you are comfortable practicing independently. Within the first year, the goal is for you to become confident in recognizing radiation-related side effects, coordinating appropriate interventions, and managing common treatment toxicities with increasing efficiency and proficiency.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers a high quality of life that appeals to healthcare professionals and families alike. With access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, local trails, wineries, music, arts, restaurants, historic neighborhoods, and a vibrant university community, it is a place where professional purpose and personal balance can coexist. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, a strong food scene, cultural events, or a welcoming community feel, Charlottesville provides an inviting home base for a meaningful career in academic healthcare.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Experience: 1 year of registered nursing experience required, 3 years of related and relevant registered nursing experience strongly preferred. Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred.

License/Certification: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.

The pay range for this role is $85,820.80 - $113,401.60 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.