UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all US 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.

UC San Diego Health's Moores Cancer Center is San Diego's only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our unique blend of cancer research and patient care is transforming cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Established in 1978, Moores Cancer Center is ranked among the top 50 oncology programs in the nation. This designation is reserved for centers with the highest achievements in cancer research, clinical care, education and community contributions.

This position supervises staff (RNs, LVNs and Medical Assistants) in multiple outpatient oncology clinics to ensure delivery of optimal care in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. This position will report to the Ambulatory Care Patient Manager (Nurse Manager, Multi-Specialty Clinic). This position also will provide and supervise clinical care at the expert level, ensuring patient safety and regulatory readiness. This position will provide staff development, coaching and performance management, recruiting and retention and lead or participate in performance improvement initiatives, under the oversight of the Nurse Manager.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Will consider candidates who are currently enrolled in a BSN or higher nursing degree program.

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

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

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant RN experience in oncology, ambulatory, and/or inpatient settings working with highly vulnerable patients.

• Experience and proven success in skills to effectively supervise clinicians and to manage the complex workflow and multiple priorities involved with a clinic.

• Strong knowledge of practice operations.

• Strong ability to communicate proficiently orally and in writing, including competence and confidence in leading team meetings.

• Excellent interpersonal and planning skills to interact with physicians and staff at various skill and licensure levels.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and with patients and their families.

• Compassionate caregiver with a holistic perspective of patient and family-centered care.

• A Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or a related area.

• OCN.

• One (1+) or more years working in a charge, supervisory, or management-level position in a large clinic and/or multi-specialty oncology environment.

• Change management, team engagement, and performance management experience.

• This is a 363/365 days a year operation. Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.