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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Posted Date
03/29/2025
Salary Range: $140200 - 331800 Annually
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
23230

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Hematology/Oncology and Solid Tumor serves as the clinical nursing leader for the adult hematology/oncology and solid tumor program at UCLA Health. This role requires advanced expertise in oncology, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership to enhance nursing practice and support professional development.

The CNS operates within three primary spheres of influence: patients and families, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization/system. In partnership with Unit/Service Line Directors, the CNS leads clinical nursing practice, guiding and coordinating nursing activities and projects within the specialty area.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing, implementing, and evaluating safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based care strategies.
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
  • Advancing nursing practice at the unit, system, local, state, national, and international levels.

This position plays a critical role in driving innovation and excellence in hematology/oncology nursing, ensuring high-quality patient care and professional growth within UCLA Health.


Salary: $140,200 - $331,800 Annual


Job Qualifications

We’re seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with:

License: Active CA RN and CA CNS license – Required

Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
  • National certification in area of specialty – Required
  • CNS Advanced Practice Certification – Preferred

Education: Master’s in Nursing – Required

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of recent RN experience, including at least 3 years in the clinical specialty – Required
  • At least 1 year of CNS experience in the clinical specialty – Preferred

Skills & Competencies:

  • Demonstrated expertise as an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change management, as evidenced by CV/portfolio, letters of recommendation, references, interview, and demonstration.
  • Proven ability to apply evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards, policies, teaching, and coaching strategies.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and presentation skills, with proficiency in MS Office programs.

Additional Experience: Research and grant writing experience – Preferred


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.