Compliance Officer, School of Nursing

UVA School of Nursing seeks candidates for a Compliance Officer (CO) position. This full-time staff position requires the incorporation of data management and regulatory guidelines to ensure that students are compliant with all clinical requirements using specified requirements for the School of Nursing, as well as external clinical sites. Additionally, the CO will manage databases and prepare reports needed for mandated surveys and report to the Director of Compliance, Accreditation, and Enhancement and collaborate frequently with the Director of Degree Program Administration, Program Managers, Clinical Coordinators, faculty, and external site contacts on clinical compliance issues/policies/procedures. Hybrid-remote work is possible.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and implementation of student policies and procedures for the School of Nursing, including but not limited to:
  • School of Nursing requirements (e.g. certifications, licenses, immunizations, learning modules)
  • Clinical site requirements (e.g. learning modules, HIPAA documents, drug screens, required forms, etc.)
  • Criminal Background Checks
• Have awareness of and make policy adjustments as needed regarding laws, rules, regulations, and policies that impact compliance requirements and initiatives
• Monitor student compliance with all applicable policies and procedures and communicate needs with students, staff, and faculty as necessary
• Oversee all aspects of clinical placement compliance from the determination of student placement at a site through to full compliance with site requirements
• Coordinate the preparation of compliance reports mandated by regulatory agencies; review reports and ensure accuracy and completeness of information
• Conduct compliance education sessions and orientation to relevant compliance systems for students
• Act as a liaison and compliance resource person to various programs and departments
• Coordinate periodic compliance events such as Compliance Days and group CPR appointments
• Conduct annual reviews of states’ licensing and certification requirements as required under UVA’s professional licensure programs policy
• Along with program manager’s team, ensure database of clinical sites and all relevant placement information is kept current
• Serve on various committees as assigned or required
• Complete compliance related tasks assigned by the Director of Compliance, Accreditation, and Enhancement
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality on all sensitive information this position is privy to
• Comply with all Commonwealth of Virginia and UVA policies
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma
• Ability to manage datasets efficiently and balance multiple priorities independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• At least five years of relevant work experience highly preferred
• Experience in project management, working with compliance databases and related software such as MyRecordTracker, Castlebranch, MyClinical Exchange, Exaat, Typhon, TrueScreen, etc.
• Previous compliance experience in a health profession field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software systems related to compliance

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.

The hiring range is $52,000-$62,000, commensurate with education and experience.

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days on grounds per week, with additional on-site presence as needed, in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.

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Application review will begin October 6, 2026.

Background checks and health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0087907. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

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.