NP New Grad Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient BMT

• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  NURSE PRACT 1
• Department:
  Cancer Center
• Hiring Pay Scale: $82.87 / Hour
• Worksite:
  Jacobs Medical Center
• Appointment Type:
  Career
• Appointment Percent: 90%
• Union: NX Contract
• Total Openings: 2
• Work Schedule:
  
  Days, 12‑Hour Shifts, Sunday‑Saturday

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.

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 position is posted as a newly licensed Nurse Practitioner role for clinicians early in their NP practice.

Under the direction of the Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) attending physician and APP Supervisor, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients. Leads by example demonstrating professional image and leadership core competencies. Acts as a liaison within the BMT Program to promote consistent medical management of patients across the health care continuum by collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team.

Performs specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsy, with appropriate training and clinical support. Presents patient cases during daily rounds and at weekly BMT clinical meetings. Provides patient/family and staff education. Supports the development and revision of BMT divisional policies and procedures. Participates in and/or initiates research. Participates in community outreach and networking with community physicians and other health care professionals.

May provide care to BMT patients at the Moores Cancer Center outpatient center. Develops and expands role responsibilities as patient and system needs change.

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

• 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.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (AGACNP).
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Less than 6 months of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• A minimum of two (2+) years of recent inpatient BMT, oncology, or critical care RN experience within an academic or high‑acuity hospital setting (within the last two years).
• Foundational knowledge of blood and marrow transplant (BMT), CAR‑T therapy, and hematologic malignancies, including treatment pathways, complications (e.g., GVHD, infection), and expected patient outcomes.
• Understanding of oncology/BMT‑specific pathophysiology, including normal and abnormal lab values and symptom management.
• Strong clinical assessment skills, with the ability to recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately elevate care in a fast‑paced inpatient environment.
• Demonstrated experience in high‑acuity settings, managing competing priorities with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and ancillary staff to support coordinated patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to support and educate patients and families through complex and emotionally challenging care.
• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a willingness to learn, with openness to feedback and growth when caring for…