Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Oncology (3 South) Wage

The Acute Inpatient Oncology Unit at UVA Health is a newly built, 28-room facility specializing in Hematology-Oncology, Gynecology-Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Benign Hematology. Nurses on this unit care for patients receiving innovative therapies such as BiTE, HiPEC, and ISBT, with RN-to-patient ratios of 1:3 during the day and 1:4 at night. The unit offers opportunities for ONS Chemotherapy Certification, research mentorship, and advancement through UVA Healthu2019s Magnet-designated Clinical Career Ladder, creating a rewarding environment for oncology UVA Healthis a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system witha level 1 trauma center. Ranked by Forbes among Americau2019s best large employers and among the top 25 large health system employers nationally, we also encompass 3 community hospitals, an NCI designated cancer center, the top childrenu2019s hospital in VA, and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics. We are seeking a capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills who will: u00b7 Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. u00b7 Manage care and implement treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. u00b7 Seek as well as provide feedback for improved clinical practice. u00b7 Assume a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process. ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model. + Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurseu2019s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience. + Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: reflects the influence of the nurseu2019s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience. + Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care. + Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance. + Lifelong Learners: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable. + Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work. + Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research. + In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire. Experience: 1 year of relevant experience. Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. Position Compensation Range: $39.90 - $53.00 Hourly 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 u201cBest Hospitalsu201d guide ( rates UVA Health University Medical Center as u201cHigh Performingu201d in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Childrenu2019s ( 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. _The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click_ here ( _to read more about UVAu2019s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment._

Created: 2025-12-05