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(RN) Oncology Discharge Coordination Nurse - 140492

UC San Diego Health La Jolla, CA

$66.25 - $92.86 / hour

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2 Department: La Jolla MCC Cancer Ctr Clinic Hiring Pay Scale $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite: Moores Cancer Center Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, with potential for 10, Monday-Friday #140492 (RN) Oncology Discharge Coordination Nurse Extended Deadline: Thu 10/15/2026 Apply Now 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. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 7/14/2026 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 proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive. The Discharge Coordinator RN serves as a critical liaison between inpatient acute care and outpatient oncology services, ensuring seamless, timely, and patient-centered transitions of care. This role focuses on coordinating post-discharge needs for oncology patients, including follow-up clinic visits, infusion therapy, and radiation oncology services. The Discharge Coordinator RN proactively removes barriers, aligns care plans across settings, and enhances continuity to support optimal clinical outcomes and patient experience. This position reports to outpatient oncology nurse leadership, with reporting pathways to inpatient leadership. 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. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary bridge between inpatient teams (hospitalists, oncology, case management) and outpatient oncology services (clinic, infusion, radiation oncology). Coordinate and facilitate timely scheduling of post-discharge appointments, including oncology clinic visits, chemotherapy/immunotherapy infusions, and radiation therapy. Review discharge summaries and plans of care to ensure accurate, timely and complete transition of information to outpatient teams. Perform daily inpatient oncology census review to ensure appropriate level and location of care, identify patients nearing discharge readiness, and initiate early interventions to resolve barriers and streamline transitions. Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, social workers, nursing, pharmacy, and support services to align discharge readiness with outpatient capacity and patient needs. Identify and proactively address barriers to discharge and follow-up care (e.g., authorization, transportation, treatment readiness, social determinants of health). Serve as a clinical resource to inpatient and outpatient teams regarding oncology treatment pathways, timing, and coordination requirements. Ensure appropriate patient education and understanding of follow-up plans, reinforcing discharge instructions related to oncology care. Communicate critical clinical information, pending results, and treatment plans to outpatient teams to ensure continuity and safety. Track and monitor post-discharge follow-through, escalating gaps or delays in care as needed. Partner with case management and social work to support complex discharge planning and resource coordination. Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing delays in care, avoidable readmissions, and patient dissatisfaction related to transitions. 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 get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated oncology (inpatient or outpatient) 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 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). Two or more (2+) years of outpatient oncology experience. Two or more (2+) 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 a 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). Apply Now 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. 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! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community . 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. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is 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. 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

(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Med/Surg ICU - 141798

UC San Diego Health La Jolla, CA

Payroll Title: NURSE PD Department: JACOBS MEDICAL CENTER 3H-ICU Hiring Pay Scale $91.16 / Hour Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type: Per Diem Appointment Percent: 20% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday #141798 (RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Med/Surg ICU Filing Deadline: Fri 10/16/2026 Apply Now 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 proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive. Jacobs Medical Center 3GH ICU is a 24-bed Medical Surgical ICU with an emphasis in Oncology, BMT, COVID, and Abdominal Transplants. Including patient populations that require VVECMO who are cared for by internal 3GH ECMO Specialists. Patient populations also cared for are neuro, stroke, cardiology, and obstetrics. 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. Must possess a valid California RN license. BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date. Must have at least two (2) years of recent acute care RN experience in adult ICU. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions. Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients. Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions andevaluate results. Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff,physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BSN. CCRN. Two (2+) or more years of RN experience in critical care, surgical ICU, oncology and/or abdominal transplant. Experience with liver and kidney transplant patients. Experience with medical or surgical oncology patients. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's 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). Apply Now 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. 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! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community . 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. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is 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. 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

23 hours ago

(RN) Care Manager - Care Management - 141795

UC San Diego Health La Jolla, CA

Payroll Title: CASE MGR EX Department: Care Management Hiring Pay Scale $161,139 - $212,554 / Year Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: HX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday, every other weekend and holidays #141795 (RN) Care Manager - Care Management Filing Deadline: Fri 10/23/2026 Apply Now 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. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10/14/2026 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 proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive. Our Care Managers are essential members of our healthcare team who positively affect our patient and organization outcomes. UCSD is a tertiary-level acute hospital, so the Care Managers coordinate care for medically complex patients, allowing them to use their strong critical thinking skills and creative discharge planning. The Care Management Department is comprised of highly skilled Care Managers and Social Workers to provide excellent patient care for our diverse and complex patient population. This dynamic department continues to expand and grow every year, adding more valuable team members. Under general supervision, the RN Care Manager is responsible for facilitating the patient's hospitalization from pre-admission through discharge. The Care Manager coordinates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers to expedite medically appropriate, cost-effective care. The Care Manager applies clinical expertise and medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and discharge planning. The Care Manager will communicate with the administration and the healthcare team as needed to facilitate 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 Registered Nursing. Registered Nurse (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 3 years prior inpatient RN care manager experience in an acute care hospital, or a minimum of 3 years of inpatient RN experience in the acute care hospital setting with demonstrated expertise in discharge planning, interprofessional communication, knowledge of post-acute care resources, excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, or a minimum of 3 years combined inpatient RN care manager and inpatient RN experience in the acute care hospital setting, within the last 7 years. Demonstrated utilization review/discharge planning experience. Knowledge of the payer industry, resource management, reimbursement, and evidence-based clinical practice is essential. Proficiency in Information Systems, databases, and computer programs, including MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Proven fast and accurate typing and data entry skills. Strongly skilled in conflict management and resolution. Must possess strong interpersonal skills, leadership, negotiation skills, and knowledge of hospital operations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BSN/MSN. (Department will consider ADN candidates with a minimum of 3 years acute care inpatient RN case management experience.) ACM and/or CCM certificate. Med/Surg, progressive care, or ED clinical RN experience. Strong utilization review and InterQual experience. UCSD RN experience or RN experience in another academic medical center. Previous supervisory/management experience. RN experience in a post-acute care facility or home health agency. Familiar with Epic, ECIN (Allscripts), and/or Utilization Review / InterQual. Knowledge of local payers and coverage, reimbursement, and evidence-based clinical nursing practice. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical. Required to work six 12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift per pay period, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $161,140 - $212,555 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $77.17 - $101.80 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). Apply Now 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. 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! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community . 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. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is 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. 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

1 day ago

(RN) Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis - 141085

UC San Diego Health La Jolla, CA

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2 Department: Acute Dialysis Hiring Pay Scale $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite: Various Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 90% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday #141085 (RN) Registered Nurse - Acute Dialysis Filing Deadline: Fri 10/16/2026 Apply Now 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. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 08/26/2026 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 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 RN/NP applicant pool. DESCRIPTION UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive. The Acute Dialysis RN is responsible for overseeing the care of multiple dialysis patients, ensuring correct prescriptions are followed, medications given, required pre- and post-dialysis nursing assessments are performed, collaborating with all members of the interdisciplinary dialysis team. Provides dialytic therapies to a wide variety of patient populations at multiple locations including Hillcrest, Thornton, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, Jacobs, and the San Diego County Jail unit. The RN monitors compliance for infection control, and all regulatory interventions as outlined in the conditions for coverage. 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. The primary location for this position will be Hillcrest but will be required to travel to the La Jolla campus and the San Diego County Jail as needed. 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/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date. Minimum two years of acute dialysis RN experience. One year of dialysis experience in a hospital setting. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions. Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients. Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions andevaluate results. Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff,physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BSN. ACLS and/or ART. Critical care experience. Minimum one year of Peritoneal, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and Apheresis RN experience. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Must be willing and able to travel to our La Jolla campus and County Jail as necessary. 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). Apply Now 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. 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! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community . 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. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is 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. 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

1 day ago

(RN) Clinical Research Nurse - Medicine - 141460

UC San Diego Health La Jolla, CA

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 1 Department: MEDICINE/ Endocrinology & Metabolism Hiring Pay Scale $65.64/HR Worksite: La Jolla Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday #141460 (RN) Clinical Research Nurse - Medicine Filing Deadline: Fri 10/23/2026 Apply Now 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. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10/13/2026 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. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position. DESCRIPTION UCSD Division of Endocrinology, within the department of Medicine, operates a Diabetes Clinical Research Center at the Altman Clinical & Translational Research Institute. In addition to offering challenging career opportunities in cutting-edge research, resources within the department allow research participants a unique opportunity for state-of-the-art services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees. Under the supervision of the Principle Investigator, provide primary nursing to adult volunteers in a clinical research unit, including but not limited to, drug administration, infusions, assisting with biopsies, glucose tolerance testing, performing glycemic clamps, monitoring vital signs, IV insertions and phlebotomy. Assist Principal Investigators in the conduct of research by providing nursing expertise in the treatment and monitoring of patients involved in clinical trials and other research studies, in the collection and analysis of patient data, and in the preparation of research documents for the sponsoring entities and regulatory agencies. Organize and manage inpatient and outpatient functions as assigned. Review protocols and attend in-service presentations for new protocols. Advise research personnel on proper nursing skills required to perform the research study. Participate in quality assurance. Oversee non-licensed clinical staff. Perform venipuncture, starting and maintaining IV lines, conscious sedation, and processing blood samples as required. 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. All performance expectations associated with this position are performed at the PRACTITIONER Level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California and six (6) months or more of active nursing experience. Experience in research in a related field preferred. BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date. Ability to draw blood, start IV lines, collect specimens and administer medications via all routes. Ability to understand clinical research protocols and carry out specialized clinical research procedures such as glycemic clamps, pharmacokinetic sampling and glucose tolerance tests. Knowledge of standard patient care equipment such as EKG, oximeter, blood pressure monitor, IV pumps, pipettes, centrifuge and ability to operate properly. Current knowledge utilizing basic nursing assessment. Comfortable with adopting new therapies in a research setting. Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language and utilize medical terminology appropriately. Ability to make independent clinical decisions in patient care matters. Willing to perform all tasks necessary to unit functioning and patient care. Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure. Ability to set priorities and organize work. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certification in ACLS and Chemotherapy certification. Knowledge of performance improvement and research process. Knowledge of UCSD nursing policies, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements, Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) regulations and federal guidelines for human research and procedures and ability to communicate, teach and train others. Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Knowledge of legal implications for clinical research and regulations regarding human subjects, informed consent, and knowledge of principles of Good Clinical Practice. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Days, evenings and infrequently nights as needed. Employment is subject to a criminal background check. Employment is subject to pre-employment physical for those who work in clinical settings and/or with patients. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Complies with the University of California, San Diego Health (UCSDH) Principles of Community. This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $137,056 - $137,056 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $65.64 - $65.64 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). Apply Now 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. 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