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Job description
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.
nAs 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 .
nThe Role
nIn 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.
nThis 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.
nA typical day may include:
nnnMeeting with assigned patients, often weekly, to assess needs, reinforce education, and support treatment readiness.
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nnPreparing patients before their first radiation treatment by reviewing expectations, side effects, and available resources.
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nnPlacing supportive care referrals when additional focused support is needed.
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nnTriaging patient phone calls and helping resolve clinical questions in a timely, compassionate way.
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nnCoordinating care across providers, services, and patient needs.
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nnDocumenting and communicating effectively in the Epic EHR .
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nnSupporting patients who may be receiving treatment over an extended course, sometimes up to 35 treatment days , allowing nurses to build meaningful therapeutic relationships.
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n nThe 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.
nWhy UVA Health
nUVA 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.
nThis 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.
nWhat makes this opportunity especially compelling:
nnnClose-knit radiation oncology team where nurses know one another and support one another.
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nnA leader who previously held the RNCC role and understands the work firsthand.
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nnA culture that values humor, comfort, and compassion for both patients and teammates.
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nnThe chance to know patients over the course of treatment, not just in a single encounter.
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nnA role that combines clinical judgment, patient education, care coordination, phone triage, and direct relationship-building .
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nnA structured but flexible onboarding experience designed around your readiness.
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nnA weekday schedule with no weekends, no holidays, and potential hybrid flexibility .
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nnThe opportunity to build specialized expertise in radiation side effects, toxicity management, and oncology care coordination.
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n nRelocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
nYou 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.
nWhy People Love Living in Charlottesville
nCharlottesville 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.
nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
nEducation: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
nExperience: 1 year of registered nursing experience required, 3 years of related and relevant registered nursing experience strongly preferred. Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred
nLicense/Certification: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification is required.
nPHYSICAL DEMANDS
nJob 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.
nThe 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.
nBenefits
nnnComprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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nnPaid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
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nnHealth Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
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nnCertification and education support
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nnGenerous Paid Time Off
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n nUVA Health ( is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 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 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.
nThe 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 ( .
Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
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