Registered Nurse (RN) - Heart Clinic (Wage)

Deliver exceptional cardiovascular care in a highly respected ambulatory specialty practice where your clinical expertise, patient education skills, and collaborative approach help improve outcomes for patients across a broad spectrum of heart conditions.

As a Registered Nurse in the Heart Clinic, you will become part of a large, high-volume cardiology practice serving patients with both routine and highly specialized cardiovascular needs. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with providers and interdisciplinary teams while building expertise in advanced cardiology care, all within a flexible outpatient environment that supports work-life balance.

The Role

The Heart Center Clinic is a fast-paced ambulatory cardiology practice where nurses play a critical role in the patient experience from check-in through care coordination and education. Working as an integrated member of the provider team, you will help ensure patients receive comprehensive, efficient, and compassionate care during every visit.

This PRN/Wage opportunity offers a highly flexible scheduling model designed to meet both clinic and staff needs, including:

• Monday through Friday schedule.
• No weekends.
• No holidays.
• Half-day or full-day shift opportunities.
• Coverage for vacations and staffing needs.
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability.

In an average day, you will:

• Support daily clinic operations and help maintain efficient patient flow.
• Partner directly with physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and other team members during patient visits.
• Review medications and perform medication reconciliation.
• Assess changes in patient condition and identify concerns requiring provider attention.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, and disease-specific care.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing and procedures utilizing established clinical protocols.
• Support provider-directed care activities while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-based care model where nurses are valued clinical partners.

Nurses with bedside experience often transition successfully into this role and find the opportunity to apply their clinical assessment and patient education skills in a specialty ambulatory setting both rewarding and professionally enriching.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, bringing together excellence in patient care, education, innovation, and research. Nurses are empowered to practice at the top of their profession while working alongside nationally recognized physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to advancing healthcare.

For nurses seeking a meaningful ambulatory opportunity, the Heart Clinic offers a unique combination of specialty practice exposure, work-life balance, and professional growth.

• Exposure to advanced cardiology specialties, including electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, cardiac transplant, pulmonary hypertension, women's heart health, cardiovascular genetics, and more.
• Highly collaborative team environment with strong physician partnerships and interdisciplinary support from care coordinators, social workers, dietitians, genetic specialists, and additional clinical professionals.
• Supportive leadership that prioritizes employee success, flexibility, and professional development.
• Outstanding department reputation with strong retention, low turnover, and high staff satisfaction.
• Education-focused culture with specialty onboarding and ongoing opportunities to expand ambulatory cardiology knowledge.
• Magnet-recognized nursing environment that supports professional governance, career development, innovation, and nursing excellence.
• Daytime ambulatory lifestyle with no weekends and no holiday requirements.
• Excellent option for experienced nurses seeking schedule flexibility, supplemental income, or a transition from inpatient to outpatient practice.
• Onsite parking and a walkable clinic environment.

At UVA Health, you'll join an organization known for advancing medicine, attracting exceptional clinical talent, and creating an environment where nurses are respected contributors to patient care and organizational success.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers the best of both worlds: the resources and energy of a nationally recognized academic community combined with the charm and accessibility of a vibrant small city. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides abundant outdoor recreation, scenic hiking trails, wineries, farmers markets, and year-round cultural events. Residents enjoy a thriving restaurant scene, excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, and an outstanding quality of life. For healthcare professionals, Charlottesville provides the rare opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a lifestyle that supports personal well-being, family life, and meaningful community connections.

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 $38.66 - $50.97 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

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.