(RN) Epilepsy Nurse Coordinator - 141105

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization delivering high-quality nursing care. The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide leadership and/or direct patient care in assigned units, coordinating with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include promoting a voice in nursing practice, ensuring quality and cost-effective care, and collaborating with physicians, staff, and students. Experience in neurology and care coordination is valued.

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.
• A minimum of two (2) years RN experience with direct patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting.
• Case Management, Care Navigation, Care Coordination experience.
• Experience with neurology patients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal patient outcomes through leadership and/or direct patient care in assigned units.
• Promote a shared voice in nursing practice and improve patient care outcomes.
• Consult and collaborate with other health professionals to coordinate patient care.

Skills

RN clinical experience

Ambulatory care

Care coordination

Case management

BART/BLS within 6 months

Spanish bilingual

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 8/31/2026 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 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 Registered Nurse (RN) will be involved in ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and / or provision of patient care delivery in assigned nursing unit(s) or area(s). Promotes environment for a shared voice in nursing practice and exchange of ideas to continually improve nursing and patient care outcomes. Accountable for the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Consults and collaborates with other health care professionals to coordinate the management of patient care. Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, students and others.

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.
• A minimum of two (2) years RN experience with direct patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting.
• Case Management, Care Navigation, Care Coordination experience.
• Experience with neurology patients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Previous working experience at UCSD.
• Epic (electronic medical records)
• Neurology care experience and or other chronic condition / disease.
• Previous experience with certification processes
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's 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).