Patients receiving dialysis depend on a care team they can trust every day. As Nurse Manager of the Orange Dialysis Clinic, you will lead a specialized team dedicated to delivering life-sustaining care while helping patients navigate the challenges of chronic kidney disease with compassion, expertise, and consistency. This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence clinical quality, operational excellence, and team development within a highly specialized area of healthcare.
You'll partner with interdisciplinary professionals while creating an environment where patients receive exceptional care and team members are supported in reaching their full potential. The Role As Nurse Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership for the Orange Dialysis Clinic, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while supporting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
This position blends hands-on nursing leadership with strategic oversight, making it ideal for a leader who enjoys developing teams while driving meaningful outcomes for patients with complex renal conditions. In an average day, you may: Lead, mentor, and support nursing and clinical staff across daily clinic operations. Foster a culture focused on patient-centered, evidence-based care and exceptional service.
Partner with physicians, nephrologists, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Support staffing, scheduling, workflow management, and operational performance. Monitor quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and departmental metrics.
Identify opportunities to improve patient experience, clinical processes, and operational efficiency. Coach and develop team members while promoting professional growth and clinical excellence. Serve as a resource and advocate for patients, families, and staff navigating complex care needs.
Your leadership will directly influence the patient experience while helping ensure the clinic continues to provide the highest standards of renal care. Why UVA Health UVA Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, bringing together world-class clinical care, innovation, research, and education. For nurse leaders, this means the opportunity to contribute to meaningful advancements in patient care while working alongside highly skilled professionals committed to excellence.
Dialysis services across UVA Health reflect the expertise of one of the largest academic dialysis programs in the country. Patients benefit from comprehensive kidney care delivered by multidisciplinary teams that include nephrologists, nurses, patient care technicians, certified dietitians, and social workers. This collaborative approach helps ensure patients receive coordinated, individualized care throughout their treatment journey.
What makes this opportunity especially compelling: Lead within a highly specialized dialysis environment where continuity of care and patient relationships are deeply valued. Be part of a nationally recognized academic health system known for innovation and clinical excellence. Collaborate with multidisciplinary kidney care experts dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Influence both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives within an essential clinical service line. Access professional development opportunities that support leadership growth and career advancement. Work in a culture where nursing leadership is respected, empowered, and integral to organizational success.
Contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to improving the health of patients and communities across Virginia. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. This is an exceptional opportunity for a nurse leader seeking to combine operational leadership, clinical excellence, and meaningful patient impact within a respected healthcare organization.
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Home to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville combines the energy of a nationally recognized academic center with the charm of a smaller city, creating an ideal environment for healthcare professionals and their families to build rewarding careers and fulfilling lives. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire.
At least 3 years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required. For Dialysis Nurse Manager: As required by job be a full-time employee of the facility; have at least 12 months of experience in clinical nursing, and an additional 6 months of experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis.
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 . 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 pay range for this role is $110,697.60 - $147,680.00 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.
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