Nurse Manager Oncology Triage
Listed compensation
$118k-$192k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Inova Schar Cancer Institute is looking for a dedicated Nurse Manager to join the team at their Oncology Phone Triage team. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday – Friday.
This position is hybrid and requires at least 50% onsite work at our 8081 Inova Health Center location.
The Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient.
Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical and emotional support.
Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses and caregivers are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments. Together, we are dedicated to delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to survivorship.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
The Nurse Manager oversees assigned unit to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, hiring and training team members, creating and implementing business strategies, managing performance of team members, and delegating tasks.
Manages a nursing unit with 24-hour responsibility through demonstrated leadership and supporting behavioral competencies. Utilizes the Joint Commission standards and nursing practice tools/research to support a care delivery system that produces quality care with optimal outcomes.
Serves as a primary liaison and information resource for unit of responsibility while overseeing the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic and evidence-based environment, which produces excellent patient care with optimal patient outcomes.
Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource and a mentor to team members and showing respect for and an appreciation for the contributions of all team members. Consistently supports Inova Health System's mission and strategic plans.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certification - Basic Life Support through American Heart Association
- Licensure - Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience - 2 years of nursing experience related to the unit's scope.
- Education - Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years previous leadership (supervisor) experience
- 3-5 years oncology experience
- Chemotherapy infusion experience
- Experience with change management
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience.
And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Manager oversees the oncology phone triage unit, ensuring effective performance through staff management, training, and the implementation of business strategies. They serve as a primary liaison and mentor, utilizing evidence-based research to maintain high-quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a valid Virginia Registered Nurse license, and Basic Life Support certification. A minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience is required, with preference given to those with oncology and leadership backgrounds.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 64% have no call, 56% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Inova ranks #3 of 11 employers hiring Registered Nurse on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Manager Oncology Triage at Inova a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
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