Registered Nurse Manager, Supportive Oncology and Research Operations

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health
benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous
tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options,
tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts,
well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development
and advancement, and more.

• Continuing education for undergraduate and graduate tuition for

a maximum of 6 credits per semester;

• Professional development opportunities encouraged and offered

for employees as part of annual career development, e.g.
certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences,
mentorship;

• 28 Vacation Days, 12+ State Holidays, and 4 Days to

volunteer;

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits to meet the needs of

employees and their eligible family members from the Commonwealth
of Virginia as well as optional FSA;

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other

retirement saving options;

• Parental and Caregiver Leave, Short Term Disability (STD),

Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance, and
Employee Assistance Program.

Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU

Department: Massey Central Admin

Department Summary: Massey Comprehensive Cancer
Center

Mission: To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by
addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy
drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centered
care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship;
community integration; and training the next generation of
community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals

Vision: To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading the
nation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal health
outcomes for all

Why
Richmond?

Duties & Responsibilities:

The nurse manager will be accountable for coordinated service
delivery, staff performance, research implementation, and
responsible stewardship of assigned research resources. Key
responsibilities include:

• Clinical coordination: Maintain consistent navigation and

documentation workflows; facilitate communication among oncology,
palliative care, primary care, behavioral health, and community
partners; and 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; and 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.

The incumbent will exercise independent judgment within approved
protocols and delegated authority. Prescribing, protocol changes,
final personnel actions, and financial commitments beyond that
authority will remain with the appropriate clinicians,
investigators, departmental leaders, or institutional offices.

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, 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 with a population of faculty,
staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a
commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

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.

Salary Range: Starting at $100,000 commensurate with
experience.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran’s
period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual
leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased
leave accrual!

Please let us know if you were referred by a current Massey
employee to ensure we honor our commitment to the Employee Referral
Program.

Position will remain open until filled. Applications received
by October 28th, 2026 will be given priority
consideration.

Benefits : All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 92131 - Open

Contact Information: MasseyHR@vcu.edu
Contact
Name: Callie Darling