University of California San Diego

(RN) Registered Nurse - KOP Infusion - 141052

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
  • Current RN License issued by the State of California.
  • BART or BLS certification at hire, with commitment to obtain BART in six months.
  • Minimum of two years active oncology RN experience with recent infusion experience.
  • ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (within the last six months).
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills across various levels.

Responsibilities

  • Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and clinical trials infusions to patients.
  • Access central lines and perform venipunctures for lab work.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members to address patient needs.
  • Respond to and manage urgent medical emergencies as they arise.
  • Provide autonomous nursing care consistent with ANA Standards of Practice.
  • Float to various Infusion Departments as needed based on department requirements.

Benefits

  • Career appointment with a 100% appointment percent.
  • Work schedule of days with 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.
  • Exposure to diverse clinical settings in various locations.
  • Opportunities for collaborative care within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Support for acquiring additional certifications like BART.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
KOP Infusion Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141052 (RN) Registered Nurse - KOP Infusion
Filing Deadline: Fri 8/28/2026
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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 8/25/2026 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

The Infusion Center RN demonstrates competence, confidence and compassion in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of patients receiving therapies in the Infusion Center. This position requires giving chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusions and other infusion-related services as well as accessing central lines, ports and performing venipunctures as needed for lab work in a fast-paced infusion setting. This position will collaborate with physicians, NPs and PAs, Medical Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Patient Services, and Social Work to ensure that patient needs are addressed. This position requires the ability to respond and handle urgent medical emergencies. This position will float based on department needs to all Infusion Departments, including La Jolla, Encinitas, Vista and Hillcrest.

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 of 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.
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of active oncology RN experience with recent infusion experience.
  • ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (in the last (6) six months).
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.
  • Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
  • Must possess proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSN.
  • OCN or CBCN certification.
  • Breast Cancer experience.
  • Clinical Trials Infusion experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Must be able to float to other Infusion Clinics if needed.
  • Must be able to work at least 1 weekend day each month.
  • 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).

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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.

About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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