Registered Nurse Manager, Supportive Oncology and Research Operations

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

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

• Continuing education for undergraduate and graduate tuition for a maximum of 6 credits per semester;
• Professional development opportunities encouraged and offered for employees as part of annual career development, e.g. certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences, mentorship;
• 28 Vacation Days, 12+ State Holidays, and 4 Days to volunteer;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members from the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as optional FSA;
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other retirement saving options;
• Parental and Caregiver Leave, Short Term Disability (STD), Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU

Department: Massey Central Admin

Department Summary: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Mission: To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centered care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship; community integration; and training the next generation of community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals

Vision: To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading the nation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal health outcomes for all

Why Richmond?

Duties & Responsibilities

The nurse manager will be accountable for coordinated service delivery, staff performance, research implementation, and responsible stewardship of assigned research resources. Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

The incumbent will exercise independent judgment within approved protocols and delegated authority. Prescribing, protocol changes, final personnel actions, and financial commitments beyond that authority will remain with the appropriate clinicians, investigators, departmental leaders, or institutional offices.

Qualifications

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising both nurses and community health educators
• Relevant oncology, palliative-care, navigation, or tobacco-treatment certification
• Experience with community-engaged research, grant-funded programs, and quality improvement.

Salary Range

Starting at $100,000 commensurate with experience.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran’s period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

Please let us know if you were referred by a current Massey employee to ensure we honor our commitment to the Employee Referral Program.

Position will remain open until filled. Applications received by October 28th, 2026 will be given priority consideration.

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Hours per Week

40

Restricted Position

No

ORP Eligible

Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fully Onsite

University Job Title

92131 - Open

Contact Information

[e-mail]

Contact Name

Callie Darling