Lead highacuity, missiondriven 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 purposebuilt 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 Allergy 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 fastpaced ambulatory specialty settings
Providing direct people leadership, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and professional development
Overseeing multiclinic 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 regulatorydriven 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 Magnetrecognized, 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:
Comprehensive Allergy and Immunology services
The Allergy Clinic provides evaluation and treatment across a broad range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including asthma, food and environmental allergies, immunodeficiency, and related skin disorders. Care is supported by specialized programs and advanced diagnostics, with a focus on personalized treatment plans and coordinated care across disciplines, within a division actively engaged in research and clinical training.
Highly accredited Pulmonary programs
The Pulmonary Clinic includes multiple nationally accredited programs, including Joint Commissionaccredited 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 longterm program sustainability.
Strong nursing culture
UVA Health nurses practice within a Magnetrecognized 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.
The pay range for this role is $104,062.40 - $138,819.20 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.
