(RN) Registered Nurse, Multi-Specialty Clinic

Please note that this position is a part-time appointment

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 6/4/2026 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.

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.

We are looking for dynamic oncology clinic RNs with strong critical thinking, communication, care coordination and patient advocacy skills to join our Multi-Specialty Clinic team.The Multi-Specialty 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.

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 four (4) years of recent demonstrated experience in an outpatient oncology clinic 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.

• Must have proven independent thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritizing skills, with the ability to quickly assess and manage care in a fast-paced clinical 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).
• Five (5) or more years of ambulatory Oncology 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.

• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency Act

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).