(RN) Registered Nurse-Per Diem-Heme & Cell Therapy

Payroll Title: NURSE PD Department: La Jolla MCC Cancer Ctr Clinic Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 / Hour Worksite: La Jolla Appointment Type: Per Diem Appointment Percent: 20% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday #139409 (RN) Registered Nurse-Per Diem-Heme & Cell Therapy Extended Deadline: Tue 6/23/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, 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, including transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation, and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. We are looking for dynamic oncology clinic RNs with strong critical thinking, communication, care coordination, and patient advocacy skills to join our Hematology Cellular Therapy (HCT) Clinic team. The HCT Clinic RN coordinates care and treatments, has primary care and nursing duties involving complete oncology care for patients and their families, and acts as a liaison with other departments to coordinate patient treatment and care. Other duties include: develop, interpret, evaluate, implement, and document plan of care for the patients; provide specific teaching, counseling, consultation, and nursing care both independently and as directed by the physician or advanced practitioner. 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 from an accredited school of Nursing. RN license issued by the State of California. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of recent RN experience in an outpatient or acute inpatient Cellular Therapy and/or Hematology setting. Demonstrated multi-disciplinary care coordination experience. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and their families. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with team members across multiple departments. Excellent critical thinking, clinical and patient teaching skills with vulnerable patient population. Demonstrated ability to rapidly prioritize and manage care in a fast‑paced environment. Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning (e.g., professional certification, clinical ladder advancement, and so forth). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BSN or MSN. Oncology Certification (OCN). Four (4) years of Cellular Therapy/and or Hematology experience. Recent experience with processing prior authorizations for specialty medications and durable medical equipment. Experience with vulnerable patient populations. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical. Pay Transparency Act: 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr