Clinic Nurse Manager-Dermatology Clinic

Nurse Manager Dermatology R0084503

Bring leadership, clinical excellence, and operational vision to a high-growth dermatology program where your impact will be visible every day. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping team culture, driving engagement, and scaling a fast-paced ambulatory clinic environment.

As a Nurse Manager within a procedural dermatology setting, you will guide a growing team through expansion while partnering closely with provider leadership to deliver exceptional patient care, operational performance, and team stability. This role offers a unique blend of people leadership, clinical oversight, and program development within a specialty environment.

The Role

In this role, you will lead the daily clinical and operational functions of a high-volume dermatology clinic, balancing patient care delivery with team leadership and strategic growth initiatives. You will serve as a visible, engaged leader who fosters strong relationships, supports staff development, and ensures operational excellence.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Provide hands-on leadership and oversight of clinic operations, workflow, and patient care delivery in a ~30-room ambulatory setting supporting a growing team

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of clinical and administrative staff, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development

• Build strong relationships through consistent presence, engagement, and 1:1 interactions, creating a culture of trust and accountability

• Drive team stability and retention initiatives, with a focus on engagement and recognition

• Partner collaboratively with physicians, medical directors, and operational leadership to optimize patient access, clinical efficiency, and overall performance

• Manage financial and operational components including budget oversight, productivity monitoring, and staffing models aligned to patient demand

• Lead performance improvement initiatives, using data and key performance indicators to drive outcomes

• Support and execute program development and innovation efforts, helping bring new clinical services and ideas to life

• Oversee patient experience and ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, high-quality care in a procedural dermatology environment with significant Mohs surgery volume

• Prepare the clinic for significant growth and expansion, including workforce planning and operational scaling

This is a fast-paced, high-impact leadership role where your ability to balance people, process, and performance will directly shape the future of the clinic.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health offers a dynamic academic medicine environment combined with a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. As a Nurse Manager in Dermatology, you will step into a role with high visibility and meaningful influence within a program that is actively expanding.

• Academic Medical Excellence: Be part of a nationally recognized academic health system committed to advancing patient care, education, and research

• Growth Leadership Opportunity: Lead through a period of significant expansion, including the development of a new clinical site and anticipated team growth

• Procedural Specialty Experience: Work within a dermatology program that includes advanced procedural care, including Mohs surgery and complex dermatologic treatments

• Strong Provider Partnership: Collaborate with a stable, engaged, and supportive physician leadership team

• High-Impact Leadership Role: Shape team culture, improve retention, and build a cohesive, high-performing team in a setting that values leadership presence and connection

• Innovation-Focused Environment: Opportunity to help introduce and operationalize new programs and services, contributing to the evolution of dermatologic care delivery

• Mission-Driven Culture: Practice within a health system grounded in patient-centered care, safety, and continuous improvement

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life that blends natural beauty, cultural richness, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it provides easy access to hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation, while also offering a vibrant food scene, wineries, arts, and live music. The area is known for its strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a pace of life that allows healthcare professionals to truly recharge outside of work. Whether you are seeking outdoor adventure or cultural experiences, Charlottesville offers a balanced lifestyle that supports both personal and professional fulfillment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master's degree in related field within 5 years of hire.

Experience: 3 years of progressively more responsible experience as a registered nurse in a patient care environment required.

Licensure: 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.

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.