Nurse Manager (RN) - Acute Oncology - 3 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. This Role Offers You the Opportunity To: 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. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Oncology Nursing in an inpatient setting. Leadership experience in Oncology Nursing in an inpatient setting. ONCC/ONS Oncology certification. On‑Unit Responsibilities Manage and support the day‑to‑day operations of assigned patient care area(s). Supervise all nurses and support staff including but not limited to Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants and Technicians, Health Unit Coordinators and related clerical staff. Oversee the preparation of schedules utilizing wage and flex staff as appropriate. Adjust according to patient flow. Accurately forecast and manage budget for the unit and ensure that any expenditures are within the budget. Knowledge of related benchmarks such as Paid hour per patient day and Worked hour per patient day. Develop programs which address continuous quality improvement, system enhancement, streamlined processes, patient experience and overall nurse performance. Ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements specific to the unit supervised. Ensure that the highest quality nursing care is provided to patients and their families. Develop and manage partnerships with clinicians, physicians and administrative counterparts to achieve common goals. Promote integration of multidisciplinary work groups. Manage 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. Other duties may be assigned. Preferred Requirements 2–3 years of Adult Oncology experience. ONS Certification. 2 years of management experience. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program, Master's degree in a 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. Licensure: License to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Valid Virginia Driver’s license required for managers with responsibility for operations in multiple locations. Must have applicable specialty certification at hire or within 3 years. Physical Demands 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 $110,697.60 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr