(RN) Registered Nurse-Per Diem-Heme & Cell Therapy - 139409
University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
Payroll Title: NURSE PD
Department: La Jolla MCC Cancer Ctr Clinic
Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 / Hour
Worksite: La Jolla
Appointment Type: Per Diem
Appointment Percent: 20%
Union: NX Contract
Total Openings: 1
Work Schedule: Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#139409 (RN) Registered Nurse-Per Diem-Heme & Cell Therapy
Filing Deadline: Wed 4/29/2026
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 Hematology Cellular Therapy (HCT) Clinic team.
The HCT 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.
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 three (3) years of recent RN experience in an outpatient or acute inpatient Cellular Therapy and/or Hematology 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.
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).
Four (4) years of Cellular Therapy/and or Hematology 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.
PAY INFORMATION
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
COMPLIANCE AND EEO STATEMENTS
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 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.
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
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
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Department: La Jolla MCC Cancer Ctr Clinic
Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 / Hour
Worksite: La Jolla
Appointment Type: Per Diem
Appointment Percent: 20%
Union: NX Contract
Total Openings: 1
Work Schedule: Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#139409 (RN) Registered Nurse-Per Diem-Heme & Cell Therapy
Filing Deadline: Wed 4/29/2026
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 Hematology Cellular Therapy (HCT) Clinic team.
The HCT 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.
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 three (3) years of recent RN experience in an outpatient or acute inpatient Cellular Therapy and/or Hematology 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.
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).
Four (4) years of Cellular Therapy/and or Hematology 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.
PAY INFORMATION
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
COMPLIANCE AND EEO STATEMENTS
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 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.
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
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
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