(RN) Registered Nurse - Infusion - 136370

UC San Diego Health

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 131,335 - 184,078

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An academic health system in San Diego is seeking a Registered Nurse - Infusion to join its esteemed team. This role involves administering chemotherapy and infusion services in a fast-paced outpatient setting, catering to Oncology patients. Candidates must be graduates from an accredited nursing school with a current California RN license, possess relevant certifications, and have at least one year of oncology infusion or acute care experience. A commitment to exceptional patient care and communication is essential.

Qualifications

Minimum one year of recent oncology infusion center or acute care oncology experience.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating empathy.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and other infusion-related services.
Perform dressing changes and administer injections.
Caring for Cellular Transplant patients and working with patients on clinical trials.

Skills

Independent thinking

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

Current California RN license

ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification

Job description

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Filing Deadline: Mon 8/25/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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 8/21/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 9/2/2025. Eligible Special Selection 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.

This position requires giving chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusion and other infusion-related services as well as access central lines (PICC or port). This position will also perform dressing changes, administer injections in a fast-paced outpatient infusion center setting. This position also requires caring for Cellular Transplant patients and will be trained to work with patients on clinical trials. This position requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by demonstrated critical thinking and the ability to respond and handle urgent medical emergencies.

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.
Current California RN license.
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (within the last 6 months).
Minimum one (1) year of recent (within the last 6 months) oncology infusion center or acute care oncology experience, with experience in infusing cancer-directed therapy. BMT and Clinical trial experience is highly preferred.
Must have proven independent thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritizing skills.
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

Preferred Qualifications

BSN.
Recent infusion center experience.
BMT experience.
Clinical Trials Infusion experience.
OCN certification.

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.
Weekend availability is required.
Must be able to float to other UC San Diego Health infusion center locations as needed.
Selected candidates may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $131,335 - $184,078 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $62.90 - $88.16

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).

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 and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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