(RN) Registered Nurse -Per Diem -Infusion Pharmacy

Payroll Title:
NURSE PD Department:
INFUSION PHARMACY Hiring Pay Scale
$91.16 / Hour Worksite:
Kearny Mesa Appointment Type:
Per Diem Appointment Percent:
20% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Saturday


#139789 (RN) Registered Nurse -Per Diem -Infusion Pharmacy

Filing Deadline: Fri 5/29/2026
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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.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

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 outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Registered Nurse provides care in the home and/or at the ambulatory infusion suite for skilled nursing assessment and nursing care with a focus on IV therapy. Main activities include administering parenteral medications, providing patient education, maintaining IV catheters, and performing lab draws.

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 the 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. All performance expectations associated with this position are performed at the practitioner level.

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 get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent RN experience in Home Infusion, Ambulatory Infusion Suite, or Specialty Pharmacy Infusion.
• Hands-on experience delivering infusion therapy independently in home or outpatient settings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in IV starts (peripheral and central access), PICC, port, and central line care, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability in providing compassionate, patient-centered nursing care, adapting clinical skills to diverse home and community environments, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Four (4+) or more years of recent experience in Home Health or Home Infusion.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification.
• Knowledge of the administration of biological agents and chemotherapy.

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).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!


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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.


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.


a. "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, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace