Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Program Coordinator, Vascular Surgery
About The Position
UVA Health’s Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate clinical programs supporting Vascular Surgery. This highly visible role combines nursing expertise, strategic planning, data analysis, quality improvement, education, and community engagement. The coordinator partners with vascular surgery leaders and multidisciplinary teams to develop programs in response to patient needs, clinical outcomes, and emerging practices. Working primarily onsite at the main UVA Hospital campus, the RN supports program development, service-line growth, clinical education, process improvement, and program operations. The role offers autonomy to build on the selected candidate’s strengths and interests, with schedule flexibility when evening or weekend educational and community events require additional time. Hybrid flexibility may become possible after the employee has established relationships and organizational visibility. The position provides exposure to complex vascular and cardiac specialty care, advanced aortic disease management, innovative procedures, and physician-led education. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, three years of progressive and relevant clinical nursing experience, and a current Virginia RN license. A master’s degree in a related field is required within four years of hire; specialty board certification is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Master’s degree in a related field within four years of hire.
- Three years of progressive experience and relevant clinical nursing experience.
- Registered nurse currently licensed to practice in Virginia.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty board certification is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify emerging vascular surgery practices, technologies, products, and clinical opportunities that could strengthen care delivery.
- Review patient outcomes, service volumes, dashboards, and program metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support initiatives to reduce complications and avoidable readmissions and improve the patient experience.
- Coordinate professional education programs, including the Aortic Symposium, vascular education events, conferences, and continuing education activities.
- Secure speakers, organize event logistics, and partner with marketing teams on outreach and promotion.
- Participate in vascular screening events and build relationships with referral sources, community organizations, and clinical partners.
- Help develop patient and family education about aortic disease, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, genetic vascular conditions, and family awareness.
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams across Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Structural Heart, and TAVR programs.
- Develop and advance practical initiatives that support program growth and improve outcomes.
Benefits
- 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.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
