(RN) Registered Nurse - Hematology & Cell Therapy

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2 Department: KOP Cancer Clinic Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite: Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 50% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday #139707 (RN) Registered Nurse - Hematology & Cell Therapy Filing Deadline: Wed 5/27/2026 Please note that this position is a part‑time appointment UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 5/15/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. 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 Hematology and Cellular Therapy Clinics serve the following patient populations: benign and malignant Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, and Chimeric-Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy (CAR‑T). We are looking for a dynamic oncology clinic RN with strong critical thinking, communication, care coordination, and patient advocacy skills. RNs will also have the opportunity to cross‑train between the disease teams in this department as needed to ensure patient safety and continuity of care. Additional opportunities include shared governance councils, with the opportunity to identify, develop, and implement performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care and staff wellbeing. 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. 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. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of oncology, hematology, or cellular therapy RN experience. 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, physicals, 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 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). Three (3+) years of outpatient Hematology, Cellular Therapy and/or Blood and Marrow Transplant experience. Recent experience with processing prior authorizations for specialty medications and durable medical equipment. Experience with vulnerable patient populations. Two to three (2–3) years of oncology infusion experience. 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. Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council. PAY Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86 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). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. 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. NOTICES AND DIRECTIVES UC San Diego Health maintains a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. 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