Clinical documentation specialist [h1.location_city]

Hillcrest

200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103, United States

#138103 (CNS) Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology Extended Deadline : Wed 2 / 11 / 2026 Apply Now

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 1 / 15 / 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.

This position may be eligible for limited reimbursement of moving expenses.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

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 quality results. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as a medical center wide or systemwide clinical practice expert on current best practices in management of the adult oncology patient within all levels of care.

• Serves as an expert resource across multiple nursing units to assist multidisciplinary teams with the most complex and difficult cases, including both oncology and adult medicine patients.
• Uses expertise in oncology care, including but not limited to, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and symptom management to provide education, consultation, and develop evidence-based practice.
• Clinical coordination of antineoplastic therapy, including non-oncology units.
• Maintain clinical competence to administer antineoplastics.
• Implement an oncology development program, including ongoing learning needs of chemotherapy competent nurses.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and instruction for oncology classes for new hires.
• Support staff maintenance of annual competencies.
• Provide consultation and routine patient rounding for oncology and patients receiving antineoplastics.
• Collaborates and develops oncology programs, processes, education resources, and policy / guideline updates for all levels of patient acuity and complexity.
• Convenes or leads interdisciplinary teams to address issues related to nursing practices.
• Advises nursing leadership and providers on topics related to quality outcomes, evidence-based practice, and efficiency of clinical care.
• Provides ongoing mentorship for staff professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license issued by the state of California. 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 recent and relevant oncology clinical experience.

ONS chemotherapy certification or agreement to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.

Expert knowledge of methodology for conducting evidence-based research, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Expert critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess highly-complex issues and develop multiple options for resolution.

Expert skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to convey highly complex and / or sensitive information in a clear and concise manner.

Expert knowledge of one or more clinical specialty areas, and often broad knowledge of multiple specialties. Includes diagnoses, treatments, standards of practice, patient / family educational consulting, and resources.

Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with management and staff across departments.

Provides counsel and guidance on highly-complex issues of functionality, clinical quality, efficiency, and program development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $149,700 - $297,700 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $71.70 - $142.58

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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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications / Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications / resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

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