Apheresis/PICC RN (CLIN NURSE 2)

UC Davis Health's Apheresis Department is seeking a Clinical Nurse 2 to provide specialized nursing care in a highly specialized clinical setting. As the sole Apheresis Department for UC Davis Health, this team provides complex services including plasmapheresis, red cell exchanges, therapeutic leukocyte reductions, allogeneic donor and autologous stem cell collections for stem cell transplants and CAR-T therapies, and post-transplant extracorporeal photopheresis. You will care for adult and pediatric patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions requiring peripheral venous access, central venous access, and apheresis procedures in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.

The Apheresis Department serves patients from the entire region and works closely with providers from Cellular Therapy and Stem Cell Transplant, Blood Bank, Solid Organ Transplant, Neurology, Clinical Trial, and Research. The department follows guidelines set by the American Society for Apheresis and is accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered nursing care including assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, teaching, and evaluation of nursing plans of care
• Deliver direct patient care to adult and pediatric patients with medical, surgical, critical care, emergent, and perioperative needs
• Exercise autonomous nursing judgment consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
• Assess and provide nursing actions appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge
• Participate in patient and staff education
• Direct and act as a resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned
• Ensure patient satisfaction and promote compliance with policies
• Demonstrate leadership skills and accountability for own practices
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives

Time allocation: 70% Nursing Process and Practice, 15% Quality and Evidence-Based Practice, 5% Leadership, 5% Professional Development, 5% Research.

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of RN clinical experience in Apheresis and/or Dialysis
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR certification
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional, and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, considering protective interventions, development, and physiological characteristics specific to patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Critical Care experience
• Oncology experience
• Vascular Access experience

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR certification

Schedule

• Variable 10-hour shifts
• 100% on-site position
• Works overtime as defined by collective bargaining agreements
• Floats to other areas as needed
• Works weekends, holidays, and call as required

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $77.41 to $104.16
• Salary Grade: STEPS

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans
• UC-paid dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance options including life, short/long-term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance, and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming
• On-site Employee Assistance Program with access to free mental health services
• Generous paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Continuing Education allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer status and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Walking: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Sitting: Frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 lbs: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs: Occasional up to 3 hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs: Occasional up to 3 hours
• Bending/Stooping: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasional up to 3 hours
• Twisting: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Climbing (stairs or ladders): Occasional up to 3 hours
• Reaching overhead: Occasional up to 3 hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent 3 to 6 hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Complex problem solving and reasoning: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Ability to organize and prioritize: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Communication skills: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Numerical skills: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Constant interaction: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Customer/Patient contact: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Multiple concurrent tasks: Continuous 6 to 8+ hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels: Occasional up to 3 hours
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: Occasional up to 3 hours

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position. Employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy. Employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer must 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.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Smoking, use of smokeless tobacco products, and use of unregulated nicotine products are strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Position Information

• UC Job Title: CLIN NURSE 2
• UC Job Code: 009139
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff, Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Location: Glassrock Building (HSP042)
• Union Representation: NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Apply By Date: September 22, 2026 by 11:59 PM