University of California San Diego

(RN) Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology - 141503

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
  • Active RN license in California
  • BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at hire; commitment to obtain ART within six months
  • PALS certification required within six months
  • Minimum two years RN experience, with recent oncology background
  • Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary care
  • Strong patient education and communication skills
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver patient care using nursing processes
  • Conduct regular biopsychosocial assessments and develop care plans
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans and resource needs
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care
  • Provide pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure care in the brachytherapy suite
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and infection prevention
  • Exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in patient assessments

Benefits

  • Career appointment with full-time hours
  • Work schedule of Monday-Friday, 10-hour shifts
  • Opportunity for cross-training in brachytherapy procedures
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Focus on providing individualized care to diverse patient populations
  • Potential for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
La Jolla Radiation Oncology Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141503 (RN) Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology
Filing Deadline: Mon 10/5/2026
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This position may be required to float to other Radiation Oncology sites, including Encinitas, La Jolla, and McGrath Outpatient Pavilion.

DESCRIPTION

Using the nursing process in the planning and delivery of care, the Clinic RN complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies and maintains a safe level of knowledge and skills with technical procedures. This position will be responsible for completing regular biopsychosocial assessments and care plans with patients, communicating and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure coordination of care, providing education to patients/families regarding treatment plans, medications, advance directives, appointments and so forth, assessing patients and families for additional resource and referral needs, evaluating response to plan of care and ensuring appropriate documentation.

This RN will also be cross-trained in the procedure room to ensure patient safety while providing pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure care for adult and pediatric patients undergoing brachytherapy and/or moderate sedation. The RN will collaborate with the healthcare team working within the brachytherapy suite to ensure patient safety and compliance with all regulatory requirements, including infection prevention, sterile technique, instrument management, and care coordination.

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.
  • Active RN license issued by the State of California.
  • BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
  • Must obtain PALS certification within six (6) months of hire.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience, including experience in oncology within the last year, outpatient experience preferred.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care and communicating with providers across clinical teams.
  • Proven ability to educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and care instructions.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess complex problems to develop potential solutions.
  • Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all patients and staff.
  • Experience with or interest in providing individualized care to vulnerable populations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSN.
  • At least three (3) years of RN experience.
  • Experience with other cancer specialties.
  • Previous oncology care coordination experience.
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 a pre-employment physical.
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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