Registered Nurse (RN) - Mobile Care Clinic, Outpatient

Bring primary care directly to adults and children who may otherwise struggle to access it. As a Registered Nurse with UVA Health Mobile Care, you will help remove barriers, strengthen community health, and deliver compassionate care where patients live and gather.

This outpatient position offers a distinctive schedule, generally 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on two clinic days each week and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on non-clinic days , along with a hybrid remote component and flexible hours on non-clinic days . You will combine hands-on nursing, thoughtful clinic preparation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support vulnerable patient populations with complex clinical and social needs.

The Role

Your day begins with focused preparation, including reviewing scheduled patients, anticipating medication needs, coordinating supplies, and working with the care team to ensure the mobile clinic is ready. During clinic hours, you will partner closely with an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver accessible primary care for pediatric and adult patients .

This is an opportunity for an RN who enjoys anticipating needs, adapting in real time, and developing trusted relationships with patients who may experience transportation, financial, or other barriers to traditional outpatient care.

• Prepare for mobile clinic sessions through patient review, medication planning, clinical readiness, and supply coordination.
  

• Support primary care visits for adults and children in partnership with the APP and interdisciplinary team.
  

• Help address preventive care, chronic health conditions, minor illnesses and injuries, and other outpatient health needs.
  

• Recognize and respond to the clinical and social factors affecting each patient’s health and ability to access care.
  

• Collaborate within a small, mission-driven team where resourcefulness, communication, and sound clinical judgment are essential.
  

• Help patients navigate appropriate next steps and connect with ongoing care when needed.
  

• Contribute to the continued expansion of Mobile Care services as the team works toward broader weekday access.
  

Primary care experience is preferred but not required . Experience caring for both pediatric and adult populations is especially valuable. The RN who thrives here is solution-oriented, adaptable, community-minded, and energized by working closely with a small team .

Why UVA Health

UVA Health Mobile Care brings healthcare services closer to individuals and communities that experience barriers to traditional care. The program supports a community-focused approach to primary care, helping patients receive timely services and establish connections to ongoing healthcare resources.

This is more than a change of setting. It is an opportunity to practice nursing at the intersection of primary care, population health, community engagement, and healthcare access .

• Join a dedicated and passionate team focused on patients and communities that commonly face barriers to care.
  

• Collaborate with APPs and other professionals across UVA Health to respond to both clinical and social needs.
  

• Help patients receive initial care, connect with an outpatient clinic, or continue receiving primary care through the mobile program.
  

• Practice within an academic health system where clinical care, education, research, and community engagement support a shared mission.
  

• Join a health system recognized for nursing excellence through Magnet Recognition .
  

• Build experience within an expanding model of care that brings clinical services directly into Central Virginia communities.
  

• Pursue meaningful work with visible impact on access, continuity, and community health .
  

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers healthcare professionals a compelling blend of natural beauty, cultural energy, and everyday livability. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides access to hiking, scenic drives, parks, and outdoor recreation, while the city offers restaurants, locally owned shops, arts venues, live music, and community events. Housing choices range from vibrant city neighborhoods to quieter communities in the surrounding counties, giving individuals and families options for different lifestyles. Charlottesville provides an inviting setting where a meaningful healthcare career can be paired with strong community connections, cultural experiences, and restorative time outdoors .

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

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 .