(RN) Registered Nurse - KOP Infusion - 141052

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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, intervene, and evaluate patients receiving infusion therapies, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, and clinical trials infusions.
• Access central lines, ports, and perform venipunctures for lab work.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, PAs, Medical Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Patient Services, and Social Work.
• Respond to and manage urgent medical emergencies.
• Float to other Infusion Clinics (La Jolla, Encinitas, Vista, Hillcrest) based on department needs.
• Exercise independent judgment within interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary care teams.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum of two (2) years of active oncology RN experience with recent infusion experience.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (in the last six (6) months).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Special Conditions

• Ability to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Ability to float to other Infusion Clinics if needed.
• Must be able to work at least 1 weekend day each month.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay

Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday.