RN ER Full-time
Sharp HealthCare

Clinical RN - Sharp Chula Vista - Emergency Department - FT - Nights - May be eligible for 5k in relocation assistance

$61.74 - $90.16 / hour

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

AWS Hours Requirement:

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$61.740 - $70.170 - $90.160


 

The stated pay scale reflects the range as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO.  Placement within the range is based on years of RN experience.

This is an evergreen posting representing 5 open positions:

  • Jr208024
  • Jr208025
  • Jr208026
  • Jr208027
  • Jr208029

What You Will Do
To provide direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of nursing school.

  • 1 Year clinical experience (RNs with less than 12 months experience will complete the new grad requirements).

  • California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED

  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

  • ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED


Essential Functions

Clinical advancement

  • Uses systematic planning, appropriate methods and timely exchange of information with multidisciplinary team and patient/family to coordinate care.

  • Demonstrates ability to focus on and manage multiple patient needs and aspects of care.

  • Actively communicates with care team to plan patient care.

  • Utilizes available resources to problem-solve and determine most effective approach to action.

Clinical judgment and decision making

  • Utilizes the nursing process and a critical thinking approach to provide patient care that incorporates the mind, body and spirit; is individualized, goal directed, and consistent with current standards of safety.

  • Identifies actual/potential problems for which the patient is at risk.

  • Continuously evaluates interventions and care, and adjusts the plan as patient and family needs change.

  • Identifies need for referrals based on information obtained in initial and ongoing assessments and evaluation.

  • Collaborates with patient, family and other team members to develop a comprehensive plan of care.

  • Prioritizes demand for resources and collaborates with others to meet individualized patient needs.

  • Acts as preceptor/teacher in guiding other nurses on how to apply the nursing process with a particular unit population.

  • Makes appropriate referrals based on information obtained in initial and ongoing assessments and evaluation.

  • Implements safe, therapeutic and efficient care for patients with complex needs due to multi-system disease and/or complications of treatment.

  • Demonstrates accountability for achieving patient outcomes.

  • Demonstrates an ability to quickly recognize a patient diagnosis even though presenting symptoms or situations may be dissimilar.

  • Documents per department/entity guidelines of care and policies and procedures.

  • Comprehensive; representing detailed, concise picture of patient's care.

  • Serves as a resource for other staff in managing unit specific documentation issues.

  • Charting reflects a critical thinking/problem-oriented approach to patient issues.

Clinical leadership

  • Delegates/assigns and communicates expectations for care delivery processes to each member of the team.

  • Knowledgeable about what can and cannot be delegated to each different health care team member.

  • Responsible for delegation and follows through to ensure delegated task is complete.

  • Before delegating, analyzes each situation, determines and consistently applies levels of supervision needed (unsupervised, initial direction and periodic inspection, continuous supervision, or should not be delegated).

  • Assesses appropriateness of physician orders and to question physician when appropriate.

  • Helps coworkers improve performance.

  • Offers assistance and support to coworkers.

  • Provides positive feedback to others.

  • Provides unit specific information to students, floats, travelers/registry personnel and documents appropriately.

  • Provides incidental teaching to members of the team.

  • Looks for and applies ways to improve work processes and systems.

  • Offers and accepts constructive feedback/criticism in a non-judgmental, positive and confidential manner.

  • Seeks out opportunities to assist and support coworkers.

Nurse-patient/family relationship

  • Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.

  • Anticipates problems to establishing/maintaining a therapeutic relationship with a specific patient and takes actions to enhance quality of nurse/patient/family interaction (problems may include: spiritual, cultural, language or other communication barriers; those imposed by nature of illness or health issue).

  • Analyzes social/cultural variables and adapts nursing interventions to meet diverse needs.

  • Serves as a patient advocate through actions such as: removing obstacles, identifying and supporting appropriate needs and wants; interpreting for patient to physician and visa/versa.

  • Provides age appropriate patient education that facilitates recovery, self-care, end-of-life care and health maintenance, health promotion, and wellness.

  • Coordinates transfer and discharge planning and teaching in collaboration with other members of the health care team.

  • Collaborates with other team members to identify, develop and/or revise patient education materials.

  • Demonstrates flexibility to teaching based on assessment of learner's needs and the integration of adult learning principles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Independently performs the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, efficient care for patients with overt and subtle needs throughout the continuum of care, and according to unit's standards of care. Performs safe nursing care for patients in more complex situations with some assistance and supervision. Demonstrates competency in all areas of the unit skills and some advanced skills. May teach some skills competencies. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the care team. May assume the responsibility of relief charge nurse and may assist with preceptorship/professional development of new nurses and students. Uses common equipment and medications safely in the practice setting and consults others when unfamiliar. Recognizes inconsistencies in patient care and manages potential complications. Demonstrates consistent organization and prioritization of workload; confident management of emergency situations. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards. Demonstrates professional behavior through participation in unit activities and committees as appropriate. Delegates/assigns and communicates expectations for care delivery processes to each member of the team. Teaches skills as necessary. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the nursing staff. Utilizes a variety of teaching/coaching strategies to assist family through disease process/experience. Promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in practice setting. Transfers knowledge and mentors others to improve clinical practice. Demonstrates complex problem solving and the use of critical thinking skills.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

New Hire Bonus Eligibility

  • Relocation Assistance: $5000

  • Employee Referral Bonus: $2500

Relocation Assistance: Must be relocating from 100+ miles outside of San Diego to be eligible

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

  • Current Sharp employees

  • Rehires/Reinstates that are rejoining the organization less than 12 months from last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare

Employee referral incentive eligibility:

  • Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred them on the job application.

  • External referrals only

  • If referring a former Sharp employee – must be more than 12 months since last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare at the time of referral.

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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
UC San Diego Health

(CNS) Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology - 141780

$184,000 - $209,000 / year
Payroll Title: Department: Cancer Center Administration(427193) Hiring Pay Scale $184,000-209,000 / Year Worksite: Moores Cancer Center Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: Uncovered Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday #141780 (CNS) Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology Filing Deadline: Thu 10/22/2026 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 10/12/2026 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 Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides expert clinical leadership to improve outcomes for patients with cancer across the continuum of care. The CNS promotes safe, evidence-based administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments through clinical guidance, staff education, and practice standardization. This role partners with nursing, physicians, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams to support complex patient care, enhance oncology nursing practice, and lead quality and safety initiatives that improve patient outcomes and experience. In collaboration with leadership, this position will review and ensure that nursing practice within multiple modalities, including infusion, care coordination (clinic), and radiation therapy, is evidence-based and aligned with all national quality and regulatory guidelines. This position requires a dynamic clinical leader with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in guiding nursing research and professional development through the career ladder and other opportunities at UCSD and nationally. The CNS will collaborate with the Nurse Educator to assess knowledge and competence opportunities for improvement within all modalities, coaching and encouraging continuous performance improvement and learning within teams. This position will also collaborate with unit-based councils to identify, plan and implement strategies to improve patient and staff safety and experience. This is the journey-level classification for an Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Specialist. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN). Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California. Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist required or completion of the program within six (6) months of hire. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date. Five (5+) or more years of relevant Oncology or Outpatient Oncology experience in cancer services(radiation oncology, infusion, clinics, etc.), including diagnoses, treatments, standards of practice and patient / family educational consulting and resources. Recent Oncology or specialty care experience reflective of advanced nursing clinical knowledge and skills. Advanced knowledge of methodology for conducting evidence-based research, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess highly-complex issues and develop multiple options for resolution. Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide education, training, and direction to nursing staff, and to develop positive working relationships with patients, families, employees, and outside agencies as required. Advanced skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to convey complex and/or sensitive information in a clear and concise manner. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Three (3+) or more years of experience in a CNS role. Current ANCC CNS certification or current professional certification in another advanced nurse practice discipline. Experience with electronic health records. Experience with learning management system. Project management/Lean Six Sigma certification or experience. Experience with training, onboarding, and educational programs within the oncology specialty. Experience with metrics and KPIs and performance improvement initiatives. 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: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available 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