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.

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

About the Hospital

UCLA Health hospitals ranked #1 in both Los Angeles and California and rose to #3 nationally in an annual evaluation published today by U.S. News & World Report - the highest set of rankings UCLA has received in its history.

UCLA Health once again earned a coveted spot on the national honor roll, which names only the 20 hospitals that provide the highest-quality care across a wide range of procedures and conditions.