(RN) Registered Nurse - Interventional Pulmonary - 141907

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to support the Interventional Pulmonology program across inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings. You will assist bronchoscopy and related procedures, coordinate clinic and procedural care, and educate patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a California RN license, BLS/CPR and ACLS, and experience in pulmonary procedures or interventional pulmonology.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire.
• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience in Pulmonary Special Procedures/Interventional Pulmonology or GI, IR, ICU, and/or Perioperative Services in an acute care setting OR ED/PCU/IMU with Charge RN experience within the past five (5) years.
• Moderate sedation, and care coordination experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results, particularly in the areas of moderate sedation, and pulmonary procedures.
• Demonstrates experience with or interest in providing individualized care to vulnerable populations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonary procedures.
• Coordinate outpatient clinic and procedural care for the Interventional Pulmonology program and partner with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient and family education, outpatient clinic coordination, patient triage, chart review, development of care plans, coordinate medication refills, and facilitate communication of test or procedural results.
• May assume the role of OR circulator or scrub and observe sterile techniques as needed.
• Work with the team to ensure safe airway management and anesthesia-related support during procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize patient care pathways and facilitate timely discharge.
• Maintain proficiency in EPIC OpTime and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Support a Magnet-designated organizational culture and high standards of nursing excellence.

Skills

RN license

BLS/CPR

ACLS certification

Pulmonary procedures

Interventional pulmonology

Care coordination

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Empathy and teamwork

Education

Graduate from accredited school of Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EPIC OpTime

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/28/2026 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.

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.

This position requires assisting with special pulmonary procedures in an inpatient, outpatient, and OR capacity. You will work along side other team members and assist with bronchoscopy and other interventional pulmonary procedures including, but not limited to, EBUS, navigation bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, tunneled pleural catheter placement, chest tube placement, tracheostomy. At times you may be asked to assume the role of OR circulator or scrub, with a need to know and observe sterile techniques. You will coordinate outpatient clinic and procedural care for the Interventional Pulmonology program and partner with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient and family education, outpatient clinic coordination, patient triage, chart review, development of care plans, coordinate medication refills, facilitate communication of test or procedural results. Knowledge of EPIC OpTime is desirable. Must have a good understanding of airway management.

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.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire.
• Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated recent nursing experience in Pulmonary Special Procedures/Interventional Pulmonology or GI, IR, ICU, and/or Perioperative Services in an acute care setting OR ED/PCU/IMU with Charge RN experience within the past five (5) years.
• Moderate sedation, and care coordination experience.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonaland communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to allstaff and patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results, particularly in the areas of moderate sedation, and pulmonary procedures.
• Demonstrates experience with or interest in providing individualized care to vulnerable populations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Experience in patient management in an outpatient setting.
• Experience in patient care coordination in a procedural or surgical setting
• Knowledge and experience in anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy management.

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.
• 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).