Registered Nurse Manager, Supportive Oncology and Research Operations

About the Role

The nurse manager will be accountable for coordinated service delivery, staff performance, research implementation, and responsible stewardship of assigned research resources at the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. This role is crucial in maintaining the center's mission to reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians through high-impact research, person-centered care, community integration, and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Coordination: Maintain consistent navigation and documentation workflows; facilitate communication among oncology, palliative care, primary care, behavioral health, and community partners; address barriers to timely care.
• Personnel Management: Supervise seven employees, assign work, balance workloads, oversee onboarding and competency development, conduct performance evaluations, and provide coaching and corrective-action recommendations.
• Research Oversight: Translate approved study plans into operational workflows; coordinate study start-up and staff readiness; monitor recruitment, enrollment, retention, follow-up, and milestones; escalate protocol, safety, or privacy concerns.
• Financial Oversight: Review research-related purchases and expenses, monitor personnel and non-personnel costs, review expenditure reports and supporting documentation, and coordinate resolution of discrepancies with investigators and research administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • BSN
  • Five years of progressively responsible nursing experience
  • Minimum of two years in a supervisory capacity or combined equivalent experience
  • Current unrestricted authorization to practice as an RN in Virginia
  • Demonstrated relevant clinical experience and research operations experience
  • Familiarity with budget or expense monitoring
  • Experience providing patient education and individual or group health-behavior counseling
  • Designated tobacco-treatment training must be completed before hire or within 12 months of appointment
  • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supervising both nurses and community health educators
  • Relevant oncology, palliative care, navigation, or tobacco-treatment certification
  • Experience with community-engaged research, grant-funded programs, and quality improvement

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid annual and holiday leave (28 Vacation Days, 12+ State Holidays, 4 Days to volunteer)
• Generous tuition benefits (Continuing education for undergraduate and graduate tuition for a maximum of 6 credits per semester)
• Retirement planning and savings options (Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other retirement saving options)
• Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
• Employee discounts
• Well-being resources
• Professional development opportunities (certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences, mentorship)
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Short Term Disability (STD), Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Starting at $100,000 commensurate with experience.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Fully Onsite.

Department: Massey Central Admin
Contact Information: MasseyHR@vcu.edu
Contact Name: Callie Darling