What are the responsibilities and job description for the (NP) New Grad Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient BMT - 139706 position at UC San Diego Health?
Payroll Title
NURSE PRACT 1
Department
Cancer Center
Hiring Pay Scale
$82.87 / Hour
Worksite
Jacobs Medical Center
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
90%
Union
NX Contract
Total Openings
2
Work Schedule
Days, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#139706 (NP) New Grad Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient BMT
Filing Deadline: Tue 5/19/2026
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 5/14/2026 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.
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 is posted as a newly licensed Nurse Practitioner role for clinicians early in their NP practice.
Under the direction of the Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) attending physician and APP Supervisor, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients. Leads by example demonstrating professional image and leadership core competencies. Acts as a liaison within the BMT Program to promote consistent medical management of patients across the health care continuum by collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team.
Performs specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsy, with appropriate training and clinical support. Presents patient cases during daily rounds and at weekly BMT clinical meetings. Provides patient/family and staff education. Supports the development and revision of BMT divisional policies and procedures. Participates in and/or initiates research. Participates in community outreach and networking with community physicians and other health care professionals. May provide care to BMT patients at the Moores Cancer Center outpatient center. Develops and expands role responsibilities as patient and system needs change.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Annual Full Pay Range: $173,033 - $173,033 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $82.87 - $82.87
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).
Apply Now
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 Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. 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.
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.
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.
NURSE PRACT 1
Department
Cancer Center
Hiring Pay Scale
$82.87 / Hour
Worksite
Jacobs Medical Center
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
90%
Union
NX Contract
Total Openings
2
Work Schedule
Days, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#139706 (NP) New Grad Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient BMT
Filing Deadline: Tue 5/19/2026
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 5/14/2026 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.
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 is posted as a newly licensed Nurse Practitioner role for clinicians early in their NP practice.
Under the direction of the Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) attending physician and APP Supervisor, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients. Leads by example demonstrating professional image and leadership core competencies. Acts as a liaison within the BMT Program to promote consistent medical management of patients across the health care continuum by collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team.
Performs specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsy, with appropriate training and clinical support. Presents patient cases during daily rounds and at weekly BMT clinical meetings. Provides patient/family and staff education. Supports the development and revision of BMT divisional policies and procedures. Participates in and/or initiates research. Participates in community outreach and networking with community physicians and other health care professionals. May provide care to BMT patients at the Moores Cancer Center outpatient center. Develops and expands role responsibilities as patient and system needs change.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and California NP Furnishing License Certification.
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (AGACNP).
- BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
- Less than 6 months of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
- A minimum of two (2 ) or more years of recent inpatient BMT, oncology, or critical care RN experience within an academic or high-acuity hospital setting (within the last two years).
- Foundational knowledge of blood and marrow transplant (BMT), CAR-T therapy, and hematologic malignancies, including treatment pathways, complications (e.g., GVHD, infection), and expected patient outcomes.
- Understanding of oncology/BMT-specific pathophysiology, including normal and abnormal lab values and symptom management.
- Strong clinical assessment skills, with the ability to recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately escalate care in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
- Demonstrated experience in high-acuity settings, managing competing priorities with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and ancillary staff to support coordinated patient care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to support and educate patients and families through complex and emotionally challenging care.
- Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a willingness to learn, with openness to feedback and growth when caring for patients with complex oncologic and transplant-related needs.
- Ability to participate in patient education, case discussions, and team-based care activities, with support and guidance from supervising providers.
- AOCN (Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse)/AOCNP certification.
- Knowledge of administration of chemotherapy and other common blood & marrow transplant medications.
- Experience in quality improvement.
- Experience in working with clinical trials and the ability to identify potential clinical trial patients.
- 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.
- Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
- Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years.
- This is a newly licensed Nurse Practitioner role specifically for new graduate NPs or those early in their NP practice.
Annual Full Pay Range: $173,033 - $173,033 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $82.87 - $82.87
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).
Apply Now
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 Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. 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.
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.
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.
- "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:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Salary : $173,033