Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Acute Oncology

UVA Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a world of cutting-edge care and innovation on the Acute Inpatient Oncology Unit at UVA Health. Nestled in our newly built South Tower, this 28-room facility is where compassion meets excellence, specializing in Hematology-Oncology, Gynecology-Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Benign Hematology. From groundbreaking therapies to a culture of mentorship and collaboration, our unit offers a rewarding environment to grow your career. Highlights: • Patient Ratios: RN-to-patient ratios of 1:3 (day) and 1:4 (night), with free-floating charge nurse support. • Professional Development: Unit-sponsored ONS Chemotherapy Certification, tuition reimbursement, and national conference opportunities. • Flexibility & Growth: Self-scheduling, mentorship in research, and advancement through UVA Health’s Magnet-designated Clinical Career Ladder. • State-of-the-Art Care: Exposure to novel therapies such as BiTE, HiPEC, and ISBT. Join us to explore a supportive, innovative environment where your skills will flourish and your passion for oncology nursing can shine. A transformational leader responsible for supporting the nurse manager in administrative duties of the unit, especially during off shifts. The Assistant Nurse Manager will provide leadership by collaborating with members of the health care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Participates in organizational and unit based quality improvement activities, and provide input on standards of care. Must provide patient care on an as needed basis and maintain clinical competencies with the potential for weekly patient care shift assignments. Supervises care provided by maintaining high visibility to patients/families and staff in the clinical area(s). Share accountability with manager for unit/department/organizational goals achievement including patient experience, team member engagement and continuous process improvement. Staff management to include recruitment, retention, coaching, training, evaluation and development, as well as preparation and delegation of work schedules and workflow. Under supervision from manager, participates in basic human resource functions. Provides managerial support as required. Develops implements and participates in Quality Improvement Processes activities. Works with members of the health care team in activities designed to improve patient care outcomes. Provides leadership and serves as a resource in the provision of patient care and unit activities. Assists staff in development of problem solving and decision-making skills. Maintains all records pertaining to the staff competency and quality audits and other related records. Serves as a professional role model, coach, and resource for employees. Participates actively in Nursing and/or hospital committees and work groups and assists in the development and implementation of the units shared governance model. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited nursing program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
At least two years’ experience as a registered nurse
Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of Adult Oncology experience
ONS Certification
Leadership experience

Responsibilities

Supporting the nurse manager in administrative duties of the unit, especially during off shifts.
Providing leadership by collaborating with members of the health care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
Participating in organizational and unit based quality improvement activities, and provide input on standards of care.
Providing patient care on an as needed basis and maintain clinical competencies with the potential for weekly patient care shift assignments.
Supervising care provided by maintaining high visibility to patients/families and staff in the clinical area(s).
Sharing accountability with manager for unit/department/organizational goals achievement including patient experience, team member engagement and continuous process improvement.
Staff management to include recruitment, retention, coaching, training, evaluation and development, as well as preparation and delegation of work schedules and workflow.
Under supervision from manager, participates in basic human resource functions.
Providing managerial support as required.
Developing implements and participates in Quality Improvement Processes activities.
Working with members of the health care team in activities designed to improve patient care outcomes.
Providing leadership and serves as a resource in the provision of patient care and unit activities.
Assisting staff in development of problem solving and decision-making skills.
Maintaining all records pertaining to the staff competency and quality audits and other related records.
Serving as a professional role model, coach, and resource for employees.
Participating actively in Nursing and/or hospital committees and work groups and assists in the development and implementation of the units shared governance model.
Assuming responsibility for own professional growth.