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Job Summary UVA Health, home to an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and education, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nursing Director to lead our Acute Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Inpatient Units. This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of patients and families facing some of the most complex cancer diagnoses while guiding a highly skilled nursing team in one of the nations top academic medical centers. Position Overview The Nursing Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence for the Acute Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant inpatient services. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compassionate care; fostering collaboration across interdisciplinary teams; and advancing best practices that align with UVA Healths mission of transforming health and inspiring hope. Key Responsibilities Lead and support nursing teams in the delivery of comprehensive inpatient oncology and transplant care. Oversee patient care services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Ensure clinical and operational excellence through staffing, resource management, and performance improvement initiatives. Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other care team members to provide integrated, patient- and family-centered care. Support nursing professional development, mentoring, and succession planning. Contribute to UVA Healths continued national leadership in oncology care through innovation and collaboration. Why Join UVA Health? Work at an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center , one of only 56 in the country. Join a nationally ranked health system recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Collaborate with world-class physicians, researchers, and educators in a mission-driven environment. Access robust professional development and career advancement opportunities. Live and work in Charlottesville, Virginia consistently ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S., offering a vibrant community, rich history, and natural beauty.

Preferred Requirements 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience in Oncology.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master's degree in related field within 4 years of hire. Experience: 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience, required. Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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.

Position Compensation Range: $111,330.00 - $222,659.00 Annual

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 Childrens 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.

UVA Health includes a hospital, level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.

Through  research and clinical trials,  we stay at the leading edge of the  treatments we offer.

We rank among the nation’s top hospitals because our doctors, nurses and caregivers make every effort to push the envelope of healthcare.

UVA Health consists of:

UVA Medical Center

UVA School of Medicine

UVA School of Nursing

Claude Moore Health Sciences Library

UVA Physicians Group