RN Registered Nurse - Per Diem - KOP Infusion

Overview

Payroll Title
: NURSE PD

Department
: KOP Infusion

Worksite
:
Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion

Appointment Type
:
Per Diem

Appointment Percent
: 20%

Union
: NX Contract

Total Openings
: 1

Work Schedule
:
Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

Posting
: #140245 (RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - KOP Infusion

Filing Deadline
:
Mon 7/6/2026

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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 quality results. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

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.

Provide infusion-related care including chemotherapy, biotherapy, and other infusions. Access central lines and perform venipunctures as needed. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address patient needs. Respond to urgent medical emergencies and adapt to float across Infusion Departments as required by department needs.

• 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 obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of active oncology RN experience with recent infusion experience.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (in the last six months).
• 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, verbally and in writing.
• Proficient computer skills, including electronic medical records and Microsoft Office.

• BSN.
• Breast Cancer experience.
• OCN or CBCN certification.
• Clinical Trials Infusion experience.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to work at least 1 weekend day a month.
• Must be able to float to other Infusion Clinics if needed.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: 190, (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16

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…