Registered Nurse

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2 Department: LJ IP Emergency Department Hiring Pay Scale $59.34 - $83.17 / Hour Worksite: La Jolla Medical Center Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 90% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 5 Work Schedule: Nights, 12 hour shifts, Sunday - Saturday (RN) Registered Nurse - LJ Inpatient Transition Extended Review Date: Fri 3/22/2024 Apply Now UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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 12/21/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 01/01/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool. DESCRIPTION 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 provides total patient care for patients that are admitted, transitioning from Emergency Department to Inpatient, along with our Emergency Department Observation patients. This involves three levels of care: IMU/PCU, Telemetry and Medsurg. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California. BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date. Minimum one (1) year of recent acute care RN experience at the Telemetry level of care or higher acuity. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work within a busy team environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BSN/MSN. Two (2+) or more years of recent acute care RN experience in PCU, IMU/CDU, Observation, or ED Inpatient (EDIP). SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII or CNIV level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $123,902 - $173,659 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $59.34 - $83.17 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 for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). 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