Nurse Manager; RN - Acute Oncology - South

Lead with heart and purpose on UVA Health's Acute Inpatient Oncology Unit-where clinical excellence meets transformative leadership. As Nurse Manager of this 28-bed, state-of-the-art unit in our South Tower, you'll champion a team that delivers high-acuity hematology, gynecologic, and neuro-oncology care, supported by breakthrough therapies and a collaborative, Magnet-recognized culture.

• Drive operational excellence by managing daily clinical and administrative functions for a high-performing team of RNs, PCAs, technicians, and clerical staff.
• Strategically oversee staffing, scheduling, and flex resource utilization based on patient flow and acuity.
• Lead with data: forecast and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with benchmarks such as Paid Hours Per Patient Day and WHPPD.
• Inspire a culture of quality through continuous improvement programs, patient experience initiatives, and evidence-based practice.
• Uphold compliance standards while advancing nursing practice through the UVA shared governance model.
• Recruit, develop, and retain talent through meaningful engagement, coaching, and professional development.
• Foster strong interdisciplinary partnerships with physicians, clinical leaders, and administrative counterparts to drive patient-centered outcomes.

• 5+ years of experience in Oncology Nursing in an inpatient setting.
• Leadership experience in Oncology Nursing in an inpatient setting.
• ONCC/ONS Oncology.

• Manages and supports the day-to-day operations of assigned patient care area(s).
• Supervises all nurses and support staff including but not limited to Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, and Technicians, Health Unit Coordinators, and related clerical staff.
• Oversees the preparation of schedules utilizing wage and flex staff as appropriate. Adjusts according to patient flow.
• Accurately forecasts and manages budget for the unit and ensures that any expenditures are within the budget. Knowledge of related benchmarks such as Paid Hour per patient day and Worked Hour per patient day.
• Develops programs which address continuous quality improvement, system enhancement, streamlined processes, patient experience, and overall nurse performance.
• Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements specific to the unit supervised.
• Ensures that the highest quality nursing care is provided to patients and their families.
• Develops and manages partnerships with clinicians, physicians, and administrative counterparts to achieve common goals.
• Promotes integration of multidisciplinary work groups. Manages recruitment, performance, team member engagement and retention activities of assigned staff.
• Implement the UVA shared governance nursing model at the unit level ensuring shared decision making that affects nursing practice, quality improvement, professional development, and research.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• 2-3 years of Adult Oncology experience.
• ONS Certification.
• 2 years of management experience.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire.

Experience:

At least 3 years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The starting base rate for this role is $ annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Savings 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.  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  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.