Hematology​/Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Hematology/Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Feb 04, 2026

Hematology/Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Full Time

87708

Clinical nurse leader for a program or area of nursing practice. Utilizes specialized knowledge and skills within major areas of focus, such as patient / family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization / system. Typically partners with the nurse manager in leading the nursing clinical practice area. This is the journey level for an advanced practice clinical nurse specialist.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $225,253 - $253,629 (Annual Rate).

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The Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation is a Nursing support department with four main divisions:
Nursing Professional Development, Nursing Quality Analytics, Clinical Practice and Research, and Nursing Continuous Improvement and Affiliate Relations. The Professional Development team includes Nursing Professional Development Specialists who oversee the training and education needs for the Department of Nursing. The Nursing Practice team includes Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced Practice Specialists, who oversee evidence-based practice standards that optimize quality and safety patient outcomes.

The Research & Scholarship team includes Nurse Scientists and a Scholarship Development Specialist who oversee the infrastructure for clinical inquiry, evidence-based practice, research, and innovation. The Nursing Quality Analytics team includes nursing quality analysts who oversee data production, dissemination and analytics. The Nursing Continuous Improvement and Affiliate Relations team oversees continuous improvement processes and nursing quality with affiliate organizations. The mission of the Center of Nursing Excellence & Innovation is to prepare and support UCSF nurses to be expert clinicians and authentic leaders who provide high quality compassionate care, foster the spirit of clinical inquiry, promote professional development and enhance a culture of diversity and inclusivity.

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical experience in hematology/oncology.
• In-depth knowledge of one or more clinical specialty areas, to include diagnoses, treatments, standards of practice and patient / family educational consulting and resources.
• Advanced knowledge of methodology for conducting evidence-based research, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess highly-complex issues and develop multiple options for resolution.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide education, training, and direction to nursing staff, and to develop positive working relationships with patients, families, employees, and outside agencies as required. Advanced skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to convey complex and / or sensitive information in a clear and concise manner.

Doctorate degree (PhD or DNP) from an accredited Nursing program

• Master's degree from an accredited Nursing program
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California (CA BRN)
• Current Clinical Nurse Specialist certification in the State of California (CA BRN)
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Clinical Nurse Specialist or Advanced Practice Nurse specialty certification (e.g. ACHPN, ANP-BC, AGCNS-BC) or obtained within one year of hire

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