Make a meaningful impact across the full spectrum of primary care while building lasting relationships with patients and families. This ambulatory nursing opportunity offers the chance to practice at the top of your license in a dynamic outpatient environment where clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and compassionate care are valued every day.
Join a collaborative Family Medicine team that serves patients across all stages of life, including pediatric, obstetric, refugee, addiction medicine, and weight management populations. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and are passionate about improving access to high-quality care for diverse communities.
The Role
As an Ambulatory RN in the Family Medicine Primary Care Center , you will play a critical role in coordinating care, supporting providers, and ensuring patients receive timely and effective treatment throughout their healthcare journey. This is a highly collaborative position where every day brings new challenges, learning opportunities, and meaningful patient interactions.
This busy outpatient clinic offers the opportunity to develop expertise across multiple areas of primary care while making a direct impact on patient outcomes. Nurses who are adaptable, curious, organized, and committed to serving diverse populations will thrive in this environment.
The position offers a 40-hour work week with flexible scheduling options , including opportunities for four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts with remote flexibilit y based on operational needs.
A typical day may include:
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Managing patient communications through in-basket workflows - including prescription refills, patient calls, result reviews, and MyChart messages.
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Conducting nurse visits and utilizing strong assessment and critical thinking skills to address patient needs.
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Preparing charts and coordinating care plans for pediatric, OB, medication-assisted treatment, weight management, and other primary care services.
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Supporting clinic operations and partnering with medical assistants, providers, and care team members to ensure efficient patient flow.
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Educating patients and families while helping them navigate their care plans and treatment goals.
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Building relationships with patients from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Why UVA Health
UVA Health offers the rare combination of academic medicine, nationally recognized nursing excellence, and a community-focused patient care mission . As part of an integrated health system, nurses have access to exceptional resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development opportunities that support long-term career growth.
Within Family Medicine, you'll experience a rewarding practice environment that combines the breadth of primary care with the complexity of caring for patients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. The clinic serves a wide variety of patient populations, creating continuous learning opportunities that strengthen clinical skills and cultural competency.
Highlights of this opportunity include:
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Family-oriented culture that emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support.
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Broad clinical exposure across pediatric, adult, obstetric, refugee, addiction medicine, and weight management populations.
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Flexible scheduling options that support work-life balance.
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Magnet-recognized nursing excellence and a strong commitment to professional practice.
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Clinical advancement opportunities , professional governance, nursing research involvement, and continuing education support.
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Access to a world-class academic health system known for innovation, research, education, and exceptional patient care.
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An environment that encourages nurses to expand their knowledge, strengthen critical thinking skills, and grow professionally.
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The opportunity to serve diverse communities while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
For nurses who enjoy continuous learning, value relationship-based care, and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, UVA Health offers an outstanding place to build a rewarding ambulatory nursing career.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of professional opportunity and personal fulfillment. Nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to hiking, biking, wineries, outdoor recreation, and breathtaking scenery. The community is known for its vibrant arts and culinary scene, excellent schools, welcoming neighborhoods, and the energy that comes from being home to one of the nation's premier universities. Healthcare professionals appreciate the ability to enjoy a fulfilling career while maintaining the lifestyle, family time, and outdoor access that make Central Virginia such a desirable place to call home.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease
The pay range for this role is $37.51 - $49.82 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
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Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
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Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
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Certification and education support
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Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-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 (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) 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 (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) 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 (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) .
