CNS​/CNE) Cardiovascular - Nursing Education

Payroll

Title:

CLIN NURSE OR ADV PRACT SPEC 4

Department: NURSING EDUCATION

Hiring Pay Scale: $184,000 - $209,000 / Year

Worksite: East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Variable, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

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 10/1/2026 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.

Depending on the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate, this position will be hired as a Clinical Nurse Specialist 4, or as a Clinical Nurse Educator 4

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor.

This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

As an organization or systemwide recognized expert in one or more specialty areas, applies comprehensive knowledge of professional concepts and industry practices to lead projects of large size and scope that have critical impact. Collaborates with nursing management in developing new strategies, policies, and programs and implementing them within nursing clinical practice areas.

Serves as a medical center wide or systemwide clinical practice expert on current best practices in management of the cardiovascular patient, including critical care, interventional procedures, progressive care, assist devices, and transplant.

Serves as an expert resource across multiple nursing units, to assist multidisciplinary teams with the most complex and difficult cases. Collaborates on programs, processes, and education resources for all levels of patient acuity and complexity. Leads interdisciplinary teams in developing and implementing new evidence-based procedures, protocols, guidelines, policies, and innovative care.

May convene or lead interdisciplinary task forces to address issues related to nursing practices, especially as it pertains to the care of the cardiovascular patient. Advises nursing leadership and providers on topics related to quality outcomes, evidence-based practice, and efficiency of clinical care. Leads, trains, and mentors nursing staff in one or more specialty areas.

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required for the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) role.

• A Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) is required for the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California.

• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license issued by the state of California or licensure / certification in another advanced nurse practice discipline.
  Required to be hired in CNS role

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Seven (7+) or more years of…