(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - KOP Infusion - 140245

Payroll Title: NURSE PD Department: KOP Infusion Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 / Hour Worksite: Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion Appointment Type: Per Diem Appointment Percent: 20% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday #140245 (RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - KOP Infusion Filing Deadline: Mon 7/6/2026

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical quality results. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. The Infusion Center RN demonstrates competence, confidence and compassion in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of patients receiving therapies in the Infusion Center. This position requires giving chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusions and other infusion-related services as well as accessing central lines, ports and performing venipunctures as needed for lab work in a fast-paced infusion setting. This position will collaborate with physicians, NPs and PAs, Medical Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Patient Services, and Social Work to ensure that patient needs are addressed. This position requires the ability to respond and handle urgent medical emergencies. This position will float based on department needs to all Infusion Departments, including La Jolla, Encinitas, Vista and Hillcrest. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. RN License issued by the State of California. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Must have a minimum of one (1) year of active oncology RN experience with recent infusion experience. ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (in the last six months). Strong critical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities to assess moderately complex problems and develop potential solutions quickly. Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing. Must possess proficient computer skills, including electronic medical records and Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

BSN. Breast Cancer experience. OCN or CBCN certification. Clinical Trials Infusion experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Must be able to work at least 1 weekend day a month. Must be able to float to other Infusion Clinics if needed. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

PAY INFORMATION

Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In accordance with university policy, a final candidate must comply with the University of California's Policy on Vaccination Programs, subject to public health directives. Life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, UC policies address the following: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

OTHER POLICIES

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Marijuana and drug use are prohibited in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California San Diego