Nursing Jobs in Free Union, VA
$85,820.80 - $113,401.60 / year
These roles involve patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. May work across various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations. Responsibilities include the delivery of medical care, supporting patients and their families, and ensuring the effective functioning of healthcare teams. Requires Registered Nurse certification. These roles are responsible for guiding patients through the healthcare system, helping them understand their treatment plans, and coordinating care across multiple providers. Care navigators ensure that patients receive timely care and have access to resources that support their treatment journey. Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs. Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education : Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. Experience: 1 year of registered nursing experience required, 3 years of related and relevant registered nursing experience strongly preferred. Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred License/Certification: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and 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 diseases. The pay range for this role is $85,820.80 - $113,401.60 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 . $85,820.80 - $113,401.60 / year
Cancer care is deeply personal, and this RN Care Coordinator role is built for a nurse who wants to make treatment feel more understandable, coordinated, and human for patients navigating radiation oncology. As a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator in Radiation Oncology at UVA Health, you will help patients prepare for treatment, manage side effects, connect with supportive resources, and feel known throughout their course of care. This is a meaningful opportunity for an oncology-minded RN who values continuity, patient education, team connection, and the ability to blend direct patient care with thoughtful coordination work . The Role In this role, you will serve as a consistent clinical touchpoint for cancer patients receiving radiation treatments. You will help patients understand what to expect before treatment begins, follow them throughout their therapy, coordinate supportive care needs, and partner closely with the radiation oncology team to help patients move through treatment with confidence and support. This is a Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. role with no weekends and no holidays . The position offers a hybrid feel, combining direct patient interaction with desk-based coordination, phone triage, documentation, and care planning. There is also potential for one remote day per week once the nurse is established and performing successfully. A typical day may include: Meeting with assigned patients, often weekly, to assess needs, reinforce education, and support treatment readiness. Preparing patients before their first radiation treatment by reviewing expectations, side effects, and available resources. Placing supportive care referrals when additional focused support is needed. Triaging patient phone calls and helping resolve clinical questions in a timely, compassionate way. Coordinating care across providers, services, and patient needs. Documenting and communicating effectively in the Epic EHR . Supporting patients who may be receiving treatment over an extended course, sometimes up to 35 treatment days , allowing nurses to build meaningful therapeutic relationships. The pace is dynamic because every patient and every day can look different. Nurses who thrive here are flexible, organized, clinically curious, patient-centered, and comfortable balancing competing priorities without becoming rigid . Radiation oncology experience is preferred, but not required. Oncology experience, comfort with wound care, enteral feeding, IV therapy, and Epic are all helpful in preparing for success. Why UVA Health UVA Health offers the rare combination of academic medicine, nationally recognized cancer care, nursing excellence, and close team culture . For an RN Care Coordinator in Radiation Oncology, that means your work is connected to a broader mission while still allowing you to make a highly personal impact with individual patients and families. This role sits within an environment where oncology nurses are part of a collaborative cancer care team focused on the full spectrum of cancer services, including advanced detection, treatment, patient care, translational research, immunotherapies, and more. UVA Health is home to the first NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Virginia , and the Medical Center is recognized as a Magnet®-designated hospital , reflecting a strong professional nursing culture. What makes this opportunity especially compelling: Close-knit radiation oncology team where nurses know one another and support one another. A leader who previously held the RNCC role and understands the work firsthand. A culture that values humor, comfort, and compassion for both patients and teammates. The chance to know patients over the course of treatment, not just in a single encounter. A role that combines clinical judgment, patient education, care coordination, phone triage, and direct relationship-building . A structured but flexible onboarding experience designed around your readiness. A weekday schedule with no weekends, no holidays, and potential hybrid flexibility . The opportunity to build specialized expertise in radiation side effects, toxicity management, and oncology care coordination. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. You will not be expected to figure it out alone. Onboarding is individualized, with support from experienced nurses and leaders until you are comfortable practicing independently. Within the first year, the goal is for you to become confident in recognizing radiation-related side effects, coordinating appropriate interventions, and managing common treatment toxicities with increasing efficiency and proficiency. Why People Love Living in Charlottesville Charlottesville offers a high quality of life that appeals to healthcare professionals and families alike. With access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, local trails, wineries, music, arts, restaurants, historic neighborhoods, and a vibrant university community, it is a place where professional purpose and personal balance can coexist. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, a strong food scene, cultural events, or a welcoming community feel, Charlottesville provides an inviting home base for a meaningful career in academic healthcare. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. Experience: 1 year of registered nursing experience required, 3 years of related and relevant registered nursing experience strongly preferred. Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred License/Certification: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and 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 diseases. The pay range for this role is $85,820.80 - $113,401.60 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 . $98,000 - $155,043.20 / year
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 Intensive Care Unit. Working closely with nursing leadership , interdisciplinary teams, and quality professionals, you will help advance patient safety, evidence-based practice, and performance improvement initiatives that support exceptional care for critically ill pediatric patients. In this highly visible role, you will maintain a strong presence within the PICU, building relationships with frontline staff while guiding improvement efforts across the continuum of care. Although this is not a direct patient care position, your influence will be felt in every aspect of the patient and family experience through your impact on quality outcomes and clinical practice. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting evidence-based practice initiatives within the PICU Driving quality improvement and patient safety projects from planning through implementation Analyzing clinical and operational performance data to identify opportunities for improvement Collaborating with nursing leadership, physicians, analysts, and quality improvement professionals Facilitating change management efforts and supporting adoption of best practices Serving as a trusted resource for frontline staff and interdisciplinary teams Participating in unit huddles, operational meetings, and collaborative improvement activities Helping connect quality metrics, patient outcomes, and performance improvement strategies Supporting care initiatives involving high-acuity critical care pediatric, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric heart transplant populations Partnering with fellow Clinical Nurse Leaders across Women's and Children's Services to share best practices and advance system-wide improvements Why UVA Health At UVA Health, you'll join an academic health system known for innovation, clinical excellence, and a commitment to advancing patient care through collaboration and discovery. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of improving outcomes for some of the most medically complex pediatric patients in the Commonwealth. Our Clinical Nurse Leaders use their certification how it was intended: influencing practice, building strong relationships, using data to guide decisions, and bringing teams together around a common goal of improving care for children and families. What makes this opportunity stand out: Newly dedicated PICU-exclusive Clinical Nurse Leader position , offering the opportunity to help define and shape the role's long-term impact Direct partnership with nationally respected pediatric cardiology and heart transplant teams Opportunity to influence care delivery for critically ill newborns, infants, children, and adolescents Membership in a supportive and growing Women's and Children's Clinical Nurse Leader cohort Strong alignment with organizational priorities focused on quality, safety, and evidence-based practice Collaboration with experienced quality leaders, analysts, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams Exposure to complex improvement initiatives that create measurable outcomes across the health system Opportunities for professional growth through leadership visibility and participation in hospital-wide improvement efforts A culture that values innovation, inquiry, collaboration, and continuous learning Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Why People Love Living in Charlottesville: Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of professional opportunity and personal fulfillment. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is known for its outstanding hiking, cycling, wineries, vibrant arts scene, and nationally recognized restaurants. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, excellent schools, and easy access to both outdoor adventure and cultural attractions. For healthcare professionals and families alike, Charlottesville provides a uniquely rewarding lifestyle where career growth and work-life balance can thrive together. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing Experience: 2 years of experience as a registered nurse working in a relevant practice area. Licensure: VA nursing license, CNL certification. 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. The pay range for this role is $98,000.00 - $155,043.20 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 . 
$67,859 - $135,718 / year
Responsible for leading and managing quality improvement initiatives impacting core clinical processes and critical patient care functions across all Outpatient Surgical Sites. Responsible for developing, coordinating, leading, and analyzing clinical initiatives to drive optimal patient outcomes and improve the patient experience. Acts as a role model and champion for a culture of safety. Works collaboratively with executive leadership, administrators, directors, managers, physicians and other interprofessional colleagues to identify and enhance strategic clinical issues which produce quantitative and qualitative results for both internal and external Medical Center customers. Oversees and monitors the development and implementation of quality initiatives across Outpatient Surgical Sites. Provides effective project management/leadership to ensure completion of Medical Center Quality and Performance Improvement to meet goals and objectives and regulatory standards set by TJC and AAAHC. Clinical Expertise: Demonstrates clinical expertise in specific patient population(s) related to projects managed. Technical Execution: Demonstrates technical execution in collection, verification, and analysis of data. Leadership & Training/Development: Provides leadership and training/development to project team members. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel. Willing to travel between locations, as part of the regular working day. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: BSN required; MSN preferred. Licensure: Current Virginia nursing licensure required. Experience: At least 3-5 years of perioperative nursing experience with progressive quality improvement or leadership responsibilities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job requires sitting for prolonged periods and repetitive motion (computer work). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. The pay range for this role is $67,859.00 - $135,718.00 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 .