(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Ambulatory - 141997

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced RN for ambulatory clinic care within a Magnet-designated health system. The role emphasizes autonomous nursing practice, triage, and proactive patient management using EPIC workflows.

Ideal candidates will have an RN license in California, BART/BLS, and at least 1 year of ambulatory clinic experience. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. Some shifts and locations may vary to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• Minimum one year of recent RN Ambulatory clinic experience.
• EPIC in basket management for triage and symptom calls.
• Experience with EPIC patient scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous nursing care within ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
• Assess patient needs and perform appropriate nursing actions in ambulatory settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care outcomes.

Skills

Ambulatory nursing experience

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

EPIC in basket management

EPIC patient scheduling

Job description

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.

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 certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Minimum one (1) year of recent RN Ambulatory clinic experience.

• EPIC in basket management for triage and symptom calls.

• Experience with EPIC patient scheduling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Experience as a safety coordinator for a dept
• Inpatient acute or procedural nursing or related experience.
• Triage.
• Bilingual Spanish.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

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

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).