📍 Location: San Diego, CA, US
💼 Type: Perdiem
🏠 Work: On-site
📝 Description: 9400 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037
Payroll Title:
NURSE PD
Department:
OPC Orthopedics Clinic
Hiring Pay Scale
$86\\.55 / Hour
Worksite:
Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion
Appointment Type:
Per Diem
Appointment Percent:
20%
Union:
NX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday \\- Friday
**\\#136752 (RN) Registered Nurse Per Diem \\- OPC Orthopedics**
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**Filing Deadline: Mon 9/29/2025**
**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.**
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**
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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\\.
Under the supervision of the RN Supervisor, RN is responsible for all triage calls within Department of Orthopedic Surgery. This includes but is not limited to pre\\-operative and post op calls as well triage of established patient calls and messages. Collaborate with clinical staff to support clinical operations where patient care or regulatory requirements require licensed staff.
The nurse will assist with performance improvement projects and provides patient/family education. 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.
**While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.**
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
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* Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
* 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.
* Must have two (2\\) years minimum as a triage nurse and/or Orthopedics clinic RN experience.
* Must be able to function in a fast\\-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
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* BSN
* Previous experience in an Orthopedic Surgery clinic.
* Ortho Triage experience
* Telephone Triage
* Outpatient, emergency department, or critical care RN experience.
**SPECIAL CONDITIONS**
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* Per diem shift requirement is an average of 1 shift per week. Must be available 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks and 1 major holiday. This is subject to change based on department needs.
* Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
* Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre\\-employment physical.
*Pay Transparency Act*
Annual Full Pay Range: $180,716 \\- $180,716 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $86\\.55 \\- $86\\.55
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).
**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!
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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.
For the University of California’s Anti\\-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti\\-Discrimination
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.
**Job Details**
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