New Employees

Grounds For Success Orientation begins with a half-day in-person program on or close to your first day of employment. It’s an amazing way to meet your new colleagues and get familiar with UVA’s structure and environment.

Health System employees attend a specific department-based orientation that begins with a Health System Orientation (HSO) general session, and is followed by two days of Orientation to Patient Care (OPC) if applicable. RN's (except Clinician 1s and Travelers) are required to attend Nursing Clinical Onboarding three to seven weeks after the first week of hire.

In addition to attending the Grounds For Success Orientation, all recently hired executives, Vice Presidents, Deans, and various guests are invited to attend networking opportunities each semester.

Hoo’s Well offers opportunities and resources that can help you meet your personal wellness goals and be your best self. We encourage you to participate in our comprehensive wellness program, which supports your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Once you complete a challenge or journey, you will be rewarded instantly. No more waiting! Rewards will come in the form of gift cards (there will be a huge selection of retailers to choose from) and you will receive an electronic gift card code, available for instant redemption. You will also have the option of cashing in rewards incrementally OR “banking” them for a larger dollar amount later in the year.

All employees and spouses on the UVA Health Plan are eligible to participate. Each employee and/or spouse can earn up to $500 during the campaign period which will run from January through November, 2019.

UVA Hoo’s Well provides a wide array of programs and resources for supporting a holistic healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity and good nutrition through all stages of life.

Hoo’s Well offers resources to help build these elements and support your emotional wellness. We provide professional counseling services, opportunities to engage with UVA colleagues to build stronger connections, and community volunteer programs that provide positive social interactions.

Take advantage of financial pop-up classes, UVA Financial Counseling, and Tools from the UVA Community Credit Union.

The Learning and Development Team provides a professional learning community to fosters partnerships that drive a culture of trust, respect, diversity, life-long learning, and service excellence that inspires shared leadership.

Lynda.com - Take advantage of a free subscription to Lynda through the UVA Library! Topics include Growing Your Career, Fundamental Skills for Workplace Success, and Leadership Skills for Managers.

Employee Performance Management is a collaborative, ongoing process between a manager and an employee to plan for, develop, and evaluate the employee’s work. You will establish tangible and measurable goals, conduct regular evaluations, and take part in regular talent development opportunities.