RN Registered Nurse - Hillcrest Infusions

Registered Nurse - Hillcrest Infusions

Payroll

Title:

CLIN NURSE 2

Department:
Hillcrest Infusions

Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour

Worksite:
Hillcrest

Appointment Type:
Career

Appointment Percent: 10%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 2

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Saturday - Sunday

Filing Deadline:
Wed 2/25/2026

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 2/20/2026 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.

Please note the hours for this position have been changed from 8-hour shifts to 10-hour shifts as of 2/20/2026.

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

This Infusion RN position requires excellent written/verbal communication and critical thinking skills in the delivery of oncology and non-oncology infusion therapy and related services (clinical trials, labs, dressing changes, injections and so forth). The Infusion RN gives chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusion and other infusion-related services as well as blood work, dressing change, injections in a fast‑paced outpatient infusion center setting.

This position will receive training in clinical trials.

Using the nursing process, the Infusion RN ensures patient safety, symptom management and patient/family education in a fast‑paced outpatient infusion center. The Infusion RN must proactively anticipate and respond to urgent medical emergencies. Commitment to teamwork and engagement are also vital to this role to sustain our commitment to a healthy work environment.

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.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (within the last 6 months).
• Minimum one (1) year of recent (within the last 6 months) oncology infusion center or acute care oncology experience.
• Must have proven independent thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritizing skills.
• Must be able to function in a fast‑paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• BSN.
• Recent infusion center experience.
• Clinical Trials Infusion experience.
• OCN certification.

• 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.
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