Payroll Title:
NURSE PRACT 2 Department:
CANCER CENTER Hiring Pay Scale
$84.59 - $101.48 / Hour Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 10-Hour Shift, Monday-Friday
#140821 (NP) Nurse Practitioner - Radiation OncologyFiling Deadline: Fri 8/14/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) will assess and provide actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The NP is expected to practice consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. The NP is responsible for providing comprehensive health assessment of patients receiving radiation oncology services. The NP will conduct in-depth medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations, review imaging, assess and manage patient care, and conduct appropriate follow-up in collaboration with the attending physician. The NP will be involved in collaborative multidisciplinary care. Assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning, and development of patient education information.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and California NP Furnishing License Certification.
- Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (AGACNP or ACNP).
- BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
- A minimum of one (1) year recent work experience as Nurse Practitioner in Oncology.
- Demonstrated ability to understand the medical as well as psychosocial needs of a patient population with cancer.
- A high level of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent assessment skills and ability to make clinically sound decisions in a fast paced constantly changing environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- AOCN (Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse)/AOCNP certification.
- Experience in quality improvement.
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.
- Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
- Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years.
- Current UCSD NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $176,624 - $247,157 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $84.59 - $118.37
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).
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