Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
KOP Cancer Clinic Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
2 Work Schedule:
Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#140688 (RN) Registered Nurse - Breast Health Clinic
Extended Deadline: Mon 8/24/2026
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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 7/30/2026 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.

Utilizing the nursing process in the planning and delivery of care, the Registered Nurse complies with all regulations and standard of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and maintains a safe level of knowledge and skills with technical procedures.

The Breast Health Clinic Nurse will assist with chemotherapy patient teaching and coordination of services related to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment planning according to UCSD policies and procedures. This position is responsible for: completing regular biopsychosocial assessments and care plans with patients; communicating and collaborating with multidisciplinary disease teams to ensure coordination of care for patients; providing education to patients/families regarding treatment plans, medications, advance directives, appointments and so forth; developing collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary team members and referring patients/families to other members of the care team as appropriate; documentation in accordance with program standards; participating in the evaluation of program outcomes.

This position will assist with chemotherapy, patient education, and coordination of services related to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment planning according to UCSD policies and procedures.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 of RN experience in medical oncology and chemotherapy administration within the past year.
• Demonstrated care coordination experience, excellent communication skills, and customer service skills, with the ability to triage symptoms and educate patients.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess proficient computer skills, including electronic medical records and Microsoft Office.
• Strong critical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities to assess moderately complex problems and develop potential solutions quickly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN/MSN.
• OCN or CBCN certification
• ACLS and/or ART.
• Breast oncology RN experience.
• Knowledge of Epic EMR.

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.
• Will travel between the locations of Hillcrest, Moores Cancer Center, Rancho Bernardo, and Koman Outpatient Pavilion.

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).

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

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