Nurse Manager (RN) - Ambulatory Medical Subspecialty Clinics
Job Description
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 multiple ambulatory specialty clinics delivering advanced Infectious Disease 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 clinics, including Infectious Disease and Pulmonary services. These clinics care for patients with conditions ranging from common diagnoses to highly complex, chronic, and immunocompromised populations, requiring thoughtful coordination, operational discipline, and strong interdisciplinary relationships.
In this role, an average day includes:
- Leading experienced nursing and support teams in fast‑paced ambulatory specialty settings
- Providing direct people leadership, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and professional development
- Overseeing multi‑clinic operations, staffing models, and resource allocation in a constrained environment
- Partnering closely with physicians and advanced practice providers to balance access, quality, and competing clinical priorities
- Supporting accredited and regulatory‑driven programs, ensuring sustained readiness and compliance
- Navigating conflict and complex interpersonal dynamics with professionalism and emotional intelligence
- Driving process improvement initiatives that enhance patient experience, team efficiency, and care coordination
Success requires prior nurse management experience, strong ambulatory expertise, and the ability to lead with authority and collaboration in complex clinical environments.
Why UVA Health
UVA Health is a Magnet‑recognized, public academic health system anchored by the University of Virginia Medical Center and a broad network of specialty clinics across Virginia. Nurse leaders at UVA Health play a visible role in shaping care delivery, quality outcomes, and professional practice.
What makes this role distinct:
- Nationally recognized Infectious Disease care
UVA Health’s Infectious Disease program provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of infectious conditions, including Ryan White Foundation–supported HIV care, complex antimicrobial management, and specialty consultative services serving patients from across the region. - Highly accredited Pulmonary programs
The Pulmonary Clinic includes multiple nationally accredited programs, including Joint Commission‑accredited services supporting patients with cystic fibrosis, COPD, and other advanced pulmonary conditions. These programs are supported by a stable, experienced provider group and strong leadership infrastructure. - Academic medicine with operational impact
As part of an integrated academic health system, nurse leaders collaborate closely with faculty physicians, trainees, and interdisciplinary teams, influencing both daily operations and long‑term program sustainability. - Strong nursing culture
UVA Health nurses practice within a Magnet‑recognized environment supported by shared governance, clinical career ladders, and a robust quality improvement framework. Nurse leaders are empowered to lead change rather than simply maintain operations. - Strategic leadership role
This Nurse Manager position is critical to maintaining access, quality, and compliance across complex ambulatory specialty services that are central to UVA Health’s mission.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers a rare balance for healthcare leaders seeking both professional challenge and personal quality of life. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region combines outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and food scene, and the energy of a major university community. The area supports an active lifestyle, strong schools, and a sense of connection that appeals to professionals and families alike, making it an ideal place to build both a career and a life.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire.
Experience: 3 years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required.
Licensure: License to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Valid Virginia Driver’s license required for managers with responsibility operations in multiple locations. Must have applicable specialty certification at hire or within 3 years.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred
Strong experience in conflict management
Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement training or certification
Experience leading accredited clinical programs
Established nurse leadership experience is essential
Ambulatory care experience needed, and Inpatient experience strongly desired
Demonstrated ability to lead in resource‑constrained environments and collaborate effectively with physicians and providers
Experience overseeing multiple clinics or complex service lines
Cover letter required to address leadership experience and alignment with preferred qualifications
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.
The starting base rate for this role is $104,062.40 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.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 Children’s 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. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.