159 clinical nurse leader jobs found in Charlottesville, VA

UOVUNIUSR0082051EXTERNALENUS Nurses at UVA Health conduct evidence-based practice within a structure that allows point-of-care clinicians to drive questions and solutions, with support from the larger structure of science, quality improvement and evidence-based practice. As a member of the Unit-Based Leadership (UBL) team, the clinical nurse leader (CNL) is responsible for supporting nursing professional practice through professional development, evidence-based practice, and unit-based quality improvement for one or more microsystem. The CNL trains, coaches and supports nurses and members of the interdisciplinary team to elevate professional practice in a manner consistent with organizational (UVA Health) standards, workflows, processes and strategic outcomes. Practice is aligned with AACN CNL competencies, with the following focus areas: Professional Development: The CNL continually develops, implements, and evaluates clinical processes and programs that engage nurses in lifelong...

UOVUNIUSR0086385EXTERNALENUS If you became a Clinical Nurse Leader to drive meaningful change, improve quality outcomes, and influence patient care beyond the bedside, this is the role you've been working toward. UVA Health offers a true Clinical Nurse Leader opportunity where your expertise is dedicated to advancing evidence-based practice, improving clinical workflows, and elevating the patient experience across multiple dialysis clinics. This position is uniquely designed for a Clinical Nurse Leader who wants to work at the top of their education and training. You will focus on leading initiatives that strengthen care delivery, improve outcomes, support regulatory excellence, and create lasting impact across multiple ambulatory clinics. The Role This is a dedicated Clinical Nurse Leader position , an opportunity that is increasingly difficult to find in today's healthcare environment. In many organizations, CNL responsibilities are absorbed into Nurse Manager or...

UOVUNIUSR0085463EXTERNALENUS In pediatric critical care, some of the most meaningful contributions happen beyond the bedside. This is an opportunity to drive quality, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives that directly impact outcomes for critically ill children while partnering with clinical leaders across one of the region’s premier children's hospitals. As the dedicated Clinical Nurse Leader for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), you will serve as a trusted quality and improvement resource, helping frontline teams translate data into action and innovation into measurable patient outcomes. This newly structured, PICU-exclusive role offers the rare opportunity to shape the future of quality improvement efforts within a high-acuity pediatric environment while collaborating with experts across nursing, quality, and operational leadership. The Role The Clinical Nurse Leader serves as a catalyst for continuous improvement within the Pediatric...

UOVUNIUSR0087903EXTERNALENUS If you became a Clinical Nurse Leader to drive meaningful change, improve quality outcomes, and influence patient care beyond the bedside, this is the role you've been working toward. UVA Health offers a true Clinical Nurse Leader opportunity where your expertise is dedicated to advancing evidence-based practice, improving clinical workflows, and elevating the patient experience across multiple ambulatory specialties.   This position is uniquely designed for a Clinical Nurse Leader who wants to work at the top of their education and training. You will focus on leading initiatives that strengthen care delivery, improve outcomes, support regulatory excellence, and create lasting impact across multiple ambulatory clinics and specialties.    The Role   This is a dedicated Clinical Nurse Leader position , an opportunity that is increasingly difficult to find in today's healthcare environment. In many organizations, CNL responsibilities are...

UOVUNIUSR0080289EXTERNALENUS The most effective nurse leaders create environments where patients receive exceptional care, staff feel supported and empowered, and teams consistently achieve strong clinical outcomes. This opportunity offers the chance to lead a respected Adult Acute Care General Medicine team while influencing quality, culture, operational excellence, and professional development within UVA Health. As the Nurse Manager for Acute Care General Medicine, you will oversee a highly engaged and experienced nursing team caring for adult patients with a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions. This role combines clinical leadership, operational oversight, financial stewardship, staff development, and quality improvement, providing a meaningful opportunity to shape both caregiver and patient experiences within a collaborative academic health system. The Role 4 Central is a 27-bed Adult Acute Care General Medicine Unit caring...

UOVUNIUSR0087770EXTERNALENUS 5 West - Charge Nurse   Every shift on 5 West presents an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from complex trauma and surgical conditions. As Charge Nurse, you will help lead a highly skilled team in delivering exceptional care while ensuring operational excellence across a dynamic, high-acuity inpatient environment.   Join a collaborative 26-bed acute care unit caring for a diverse patient population that includes trauma, hepatobiliary, ENT, plastic surgery, and emergency general surgery patients. This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, and operational coordination, creating a unique opportunity for experienced nurses looking to expand their influence while continuing to grow professionally in an academic medical center setting.   The Role As the Charge Nurse for Trauma & Surgical Subspecialties unit, you will serve as the clinical and operational leader for your shift,...

UOVUNIUSR0088154EXTERNALENUS In nursing leadership, few roles offer the opportunity to influence patient care, staff support, and hospital operations across an entire medical center. As a Supervisor (RN) within UVA Health's Staffing Resource Office, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, effective care delivery while serving as an operational leader for one of Virginia's premier academic health systems.   This position is ideal for experienced nurses who are ready to expand beyond unit-based leadership and gain broad exposure to staffing operations, emergency response, patient relations, risk management, and hospital-wide decision making. You'll serve as a trusted resource for clinical teams while helping guide the daily operations of a complex healthcare environment.   The Role As a Supervisor (RN), you will serve as a hospital-wide nursing leader responsible for staffing coordination, operational oversight, emergency response, and administrative leadership...

UOVUNIUSR0088299EXTERNALENUS This is a unique opportunity for an oncology nursing leader to guide a high-performing outpatient cancer care team while maintaining a meaningful connection to patients, clinicians, and operations. The Nurse Manager serves as the driving force behind clinical excellence, patient experience, team engagement, and operational success within a respected community-based cancer center. You will have the autonomy to oversee day-to-day operations, support experienced clinicians, and shape the future of patient-centered oncology care. This role is ideal for a manager who thrives in an environment that values accountability, collaboration, and independent decision-making while leading a close-knit, highly skilled team. The Role As Nurse Manager, you will oversee clinical operations for an outpatient cancer center known for its exceptional patient experience and dedicated care teams. In this role, you'll provide leadership that...

UOVUNIUSR0084787EXTERNALENUS Acute General Medicine nurses are at the center of caring for some of the health system’s most medically complex adult patients. This role offers the opportunity to build deep clinical expertise, strengthen critical thinking skills, and make a meaningful impact every day while working alongside highly collaborative interdisciplinary teams.  As a Registered Nurse in Acute General Medicine, you will join a supportive nursing environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and strong physician partnerships. Whether you are an experienced nurse seeking greater clinical complexity or a newer nurse looking to build a strong foundation, this service line offers exceptional opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career.  The Role   Acute General Medicine encompasses seven inpatient units:  3 East, 3 Central, 3 West, 3 North, 4 North, 4 Central, and 6 Central.  While each unit has unique characteristics and patient...

UOVUNIUSR0086619EXTERNALENUS Acute General Medicine nurses are at the center of caring for some of the health system’s most medically complex adult patients. This role offers the opportunity to build deep clinical expertise, strengthen critical thinking skills, and make a meaningful impact every day while working alongside highly collaborative interdisciplinary teams.    As a Registered Nurse in Acute General Medicine, you will join a supportive nursing environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and strong physician partnerships. Whether you are an experienced nurse seeking greater clinical complexity or a newer nurse looking to build a strong foundation, this service line offers exceptional opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career.    The Role   Acute General Medicine encompasses seven inpatient units: 3 East, 3 Central, 3 West, 3 North, 4 North, 4 Central, and 6 Central. While each unit has unique characteristics and patient...

UOVUNIUSR0086860EXTERNALENUS This is a unique opportunity for an experienced oncology nursing leader to guide a high-performing outpatient cancer care team while maintaining a meaningful connection to patients, clinicians, and operations. The Nurse Manager serves as the driving force behind clinical excellence, patient experience, team engagement, and operational success within a respected community-based cancer center. As a seasoned leader, you will have the autonomy to oversee day-to-day operations, support experienced clinicians, and shape the future of patient-centered oncology care. This role is ideal for a manager who thrives in an environment that values accountability, collaboration, and independent decision-making while leading a close-knit, highly skilled team. The Role As Nurse Manager, you will oversee clinical operations for an outpatient cancer center known for its exceptional patient experience and dedicated care teams. This position requires an...

UOVUNIUSR0086560EXTERNALENUS Are you an experienced Operating Room nurse looking for premium pay, a consistent schedule, and the opportunity to work at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers? UVA Health is seeking experienced OR Registered Nurses to join our Weekend Program within the Main Operating Room. This unique opportunity offers an enhanced compensation package, a predictable weekend-only schedule, and the chance to work alongside nationally recognized surgeons and interdisciplinary teams in a highly specialized surgical environment. Weekend Program Benefits The Weekend Program is designed for experienced nurses seeking work-life balance while earning additional compensation. Schedule Friday, Saturday & Monday 7:00 AM 7:30 PM Program Highlights Weekend-only schedule $10/hour Weekend Program Premium Travel allowance available for eligible employees commuting more than 75 miles one way Twelve-month program commitment...

UOVUNIUSR0068562EXTERNALENUS This is your moment to join the team at one of the nation’s premier academic health systems and the #1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia, as recognized in 2025 by U.S. News and World Report, as well as # 26 Best Hospital for Neonatology. Our hospital is a nationally acclaimed pediatric academic center, offering advanced specialty and surgical care services for children and their families. We are seeking experienced nurses to join our Magnet-recognized Academic Medical Center, dedicated to providing exceptional care and fostering innovation in healthcare. The Assistant Nurse manager is 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...

UOVUNIUSR0075337EXTERNALENUS Manages the operations of a patient care area(s) in the provision of nursing care to patients and their families. A transformation leader that directs the activities of patient care and support staff. 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 NursesPatient Care Assistants and Technicians Health Unit Coordinatorsand 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 benchmarkssuch as Paid hour per patient day and Worked hour per patient day. Develops programs which address continuous quality improvementsystem enhancementstreamlined processespatience experience and overall nurse performance. Ensures compliance...

UOVUNIUSR0074471EXTERNALENUS The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse with graduate (Masters or Doctorate) education and training in advanced physiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment, in addition to a particular area of specialty. The CNS may diagnose, treat, and prescribe, dispense, and/or administer medications, TPN, and blood products within the APP-CNS's scope of practice, and consistent with the APP-CNS's skill, training, competence, professional judgment and policies of UVA Health. The CNS helps integrate evidenced-based care across UVA Health through three spheres of impact: Clinical Practice, Nursing/Nursing Teams, and System. A key focus of CNS practice is to apply advanced clinical knowledge through direct care, act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations, support nursing and interprofessional staff in the review, synthesis, and implementation of evidence-based practice by serving as an educator, mentor and...

UOVUNIUSR0082938EXTERNALENUS Lead high‑acuity, mission‑driven ambulatory programs at a nationally recognized academic health system. Experienced nurse leaders understand that ambulatory specialty care has become one of the most complex and strategically important areas in modern healthcare. At UVA Health, this Nurse Manager role offers the opportunity to lead  our Allergy and Pulmonary clinics  delivering advanced Allergy and Pulmonary care within a collaborative academic environment where leadership credibility, operational judgment, and clinical excellence matter every day. This role is purpose‑built for a   seasoned nurse leader   who brings depth of experience, confidence partnering with physicians, and the ability to lead teams through competing priorities while sustaining quality, access, and accreditation readiness.   The Role As Nurse Manager, you will provide   formal nursing leadership  across multiple ambulatory specialty...

UOVUNIUSR0084923EXTERNALENUS Acute General Medicine nurses are at the center of caring for some of the health system’s most medically complex adult patients. This role offers the opportunity to build deep clinical expertise, strengthen critical thinking skills, and make a meaningful impact every day while working alongside highly collaborative interdisciplinary teams.  As a Registered Nurse in Acute General Medicine, you will join a supportive nursing environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and strong physician partnerships. Whether you are an experienced nurse seeking greater clinical complexity or a newer nurse looking to build a strong foundation, this service line offers exceptional opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career.  The Role   Acute General Medicine encompasses seven inpatient units:  3 East, 3 Central, 3 West, 3 North, 4 North, 4 Central, and 6 Central.  While each unit has unique characteristics and patient...

UOVUNIUSR0074669EXTERNALENUS Acute General Medicine nurses are at the center of caring for some of the health system’s most medically complex adult patients. This role offers the opportunity to build deep clinical expertise, strengthen critical thinking skills, and make a meaningful impact every day while working alongside highly collaborative interdisciplinary teams.  As a Registered Nurse in Acute General Medicine, you will join a supportive nursing environment that values professional growth, clinical excellence, and strong physician partnerships. Whether you are an experienced nurse seeking greater clinical complexity or a newer nurse looking to build a strong foundation, this service line offers exceptional opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career.  The Role   Acute General Medicine encompasses seven inpatient units:  3 East, 3 Central, 3 West, 3 North, 4 North, 4 Central, and 6 Central.  While each unit has unique characteristics and patient...

UOVUNIUSR0086529EXTERNALENUS This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team at UVA Health's Center for Advanced Practice (CAP) — the health system's professional home for advanced practice providers (APPs). The APP Manager for Medical ICU and Hospital Medicine is more than a “lead APP” role: it is a front-line leadership position responsible for the day-to-day management, professional development, and practice standards of two high-acuity APP teams. The successful candidate will bridge clinical expertise with systems-level administration, serving as the primary point of accountability for team performance, recruiting and onboarding, and local practice standards, while representing MICU and Hospital Medicine APP interests in system-level discussions. This manager will maintain an active clinical practice representing approximately 6070% of total effort, with the remaining time allocated to management-related responsibilities. This structure ensures the manager...

UOVUNIUSR0076031EXTERNALENUS Lead with purpose in an environment where clinical excellence, compassion, and innovation converge to transform pediatric specialty and cancer care. This Charge Nurse role is integral to shaping both the patient experience and the daily operations of a dynamic ambulatory team. This position offers the opportunity to blend advanced clinical practice with frontline leadership, supporting children and families through complex care journeys. You will serve as a central figure in coordinating care delivery, mentoring staff, and ensuring an exceptional standard of practice in a highly specialized pediatric setting. The Role As a Charge Nurse in Pediatric Infusion and Specialty Clinics, you will function as both a clinical expert and an on ‑ the ‑ ground leader. You will drive daily operations while remaining closely connected to patient care, particularly for children receiving infusion therapies and specialty services, including oncology...

UOVUNIUSR0087095EXTERNALENUS STEM CELL TRANSPLANT - Inpatient Charge Nurse Exceptional nursing leadership has the power to transform both patient outcomes and team performance. Join UVA Health's Stem Cell Transplant Unit and play a critical role guiding complex patient care while supporting a highly skilled team dedicated to cellular therapy and stem cell transplantation.    As an Inpatient Charge Nurse , you will serve as a clinical leader in a specialized intermediate care environment caring for patients with hematologic malignancies and other complex conditions. This is an opportunity for an experienced nurse to combine hands-on clinical expertise with leadership, mentorship, and operational coordination in one of healthcare's most advanced and rapidly evolving specialties.    The Role   The Stem Cell Transplant Unit is a specialized 15-room intermediate care unit focused on Cellular Therapy, Stem Cell Transplantation, and recovery. With a supportive 1:3...

UOVUNIUSR0087981EXTERNALENUS Make a difference for some of the most critically ill cardiac patients while building specialized skills in a highly supportive, team-focused environment. Join a Coronary Care Unit where advanced cardiac care, meaningful teamwork, and professional growth come together to create an exceptional nursing experience. This position offers a rotating schedule or all-night shift option, with no call requirements. If you're seeking an opportunity to care for complex cardiac patients while working alongside colleagues who are deeply invested in each other's success, this role offers the challenge and support you're looking for. The Role As a Registered Nurse in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), you will provide compassionate, expert care for patients experiencing a wide range of complex cardiovascular conditions. This is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where nurses play a vital role in patient outcomes while working closely with multidisciplinary...

UOVUNIUSR0086674EXTERNALENUS Make a difference for some of the most critically ill cardiac patients while building specialized skills in a highly supportive, team-focused environment. Join a Coronary Care Unit where advanced cardiac care, meaningful teamwork, and professional growth come together to create an exceptional nursing experience. This position offers a rotating schedule or all-night shift option, with no call requirements. If you're seeking an opportunity to care for complex cardiac patients while working alongside colleagues who are deeply invested in each other's success, this role offers the challenge and support you're looking for. The Role As a Registered Nurse in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), you will provide compassionate, expert care for patients experiencing a wide range of complex cardiovascular conditions. This is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where nurses play a vital role in patient outcomes while working closely with multidisciplinary...

UOVUNIUSR0088048EXTERNALENUS Manages the practice of professional nursing and patient care delivery within Ambulatory Operations. Provides clinical supervision and is responsible for daily operations of ambulatory clinic(s). Primary responsibilities include human resource management, financial management, and performance improvement activities. Works collaboratively with the Medical Director and Patient Access leadership to optimize patient access, operational efficiency, practice productivity, patient satisfaction and team member engagement. All responsibilities are fulfilled consistent with the mission, vision, and values of UVA Health and grounded by the American Organization of Nurse Leader Core Competencies. Creates, monitors, and analyzes budgets to explain variances and conduct ongoing evaluation of productivity, and participates in capital budgeting process Develops and implements staffing models and plans to support within and top of scope practice and to...