Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) - Stem Cell Transplant Clinic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Certification support

PTO

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator for the Stem Cell Transplant Clinic in Charlottesville. You will guide patients through complex treatment journeys, coordinating care from referral to post-transplant follow-up and acting as a trusted clinical guide for families.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• 1 year of registered nursing experience is required; 3 years strongly preferred.
• Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia; AHA BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for adult stem cell transplant and cellular therapy patients from referral through post-transplant follow-up.
• Serve as primary point of contact for patients and families, providing education, guidance, and support.
• Manage transplant timelines and ensure milestones are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, and other team members.
• Facilitate communication across departments to support coordinated, patient-centered care.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Some nursing roles focus on tasks. Others focus on transforming a patient's experience during one of the most complex healthcare journeys they will ever face. As a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator within UVA Health's Stem Cell Transplant Clinic, you will serve as a trusted clinical guide for patients undergoing stem cell transplant and cellular therapy, helping them navigate treatment with confidence, coordination, and compassionate support.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys relationship-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and managing complex treatment plans. Working alongside a highly specialized transplant team, you will play a critical role in ensuring patients receive seamless, patient-centered care from referral through post-transplant follow-up while building expertise in one of the most advanced areas of oncology nursing.

The Role

As the Registered Nurse Care Coordinator, you will coordinate care for adult stem cell transplant and cellular therapy patients across the continuum of care. This role combines clinical expertise, patient advocacy, education, care navigation, and multidisciplinary collaboration in a fast-paced specialty setting where every interaction has meaningful impact.

Success in this position comes from strong organizational skills, exceptional communication, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with patients, families, providers, and colleagues.

In an average day, you will:

• Coordinate care for adult stem cell transplant and cellular therapy patients from referral through post-transplant follow-up.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for patients and families, providing education, guidance, and support throughout their treatment journey.
• Manage transplant timelines and ensure critical milestones are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Facilitate communication across departments to support safe, coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Help patients navigate complex treatment plans, appointments, and transitions between phases of care.
• Apply critical thinking and clinical expertise while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic ambulatory environment.
• Build lasting relationships with patients during an important and often life-changing chapter of their healthcare journey.

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday clinic-based position with no weekends or holidays. Remote flexibility may be available based on operational needs.

Why UVA Health

At UVA Health, nurses are part of a nationally recognized academic health system where innovation, research, education, and exceptional patient care come together to advance the future of medicine. This role offers the unique opportunity to practice within a highly specialized transplant and cellular therapy program while working alongside some of the nation's leading clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals.

The Stem Cell Transplant Clinic is focused on growing its outpatient cellular therapy program while continuing to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. Team members enjoy a collaborative, supportive culture that values accountability, open communication, professional growth, and mutual success.

What makes this opportunity especially compelling:

• Practice within UVA Cancer Center, Virginia's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Be part of an innovative stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program delivering highly specialized care for patients with complex hematologic and oncologic conditions.
• Work in an environment where cutting-edge cancer research, clinical trials, and emerging treatment approaches are closely integrated with patient care.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized physicians, advanced practice providers, oncology specialists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Gain exposure to advancements in transplant medicine, cellular therapy, and cancer treatment that are helping shape the future of oncology care.
• Join a team that values teamwork, critical thinking, continuous learning, and strong patient relationships.
• Enjoy the advantages of academic medicine, including opportunities for professional development, specialty expertise, and lifelong learning.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping patients successfully navigate one of the most complex and important treatment experiences of their lives.
• Benefit from a highly desirable Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Whether you are an experienced oncology nurse, nurse navigator, transplant coordinator, infusion nurse, case manager, or care coordinator, this role offers the opportunity to combine clinical expertise with patient advocacy while contributing to the advancement of cancer care at one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Nestled in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers an outstanding quality of life that continues to attract healthcare professionals from across the country. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, cycling, wineries, outdoor recreation, and some of the most scenic landscapes on the East Coast. The city is equally known for its vibrant arts scene, award-winning restaurants, historic Downtown Mall, local boutiques, live music venues, and strong sense of community. With the resources and cultural energy of a university town combined with the charm and pace of a smaller city, Charlottesville provides an ideal balance for professionals and families seeking both career growth and an exceptional lifestyle.

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 .