RN Specialized - Orthopedic Surgery - Torrey Pines Clinic - 262005251
This is a benefited, full time position working 8-hr shifts Monday-Friday sometime between 6:30am-5pm. Hours will vary as needed. Located at the Torrey Pines Clinic in La Jolla but may travel to other sites as needed. Why join Scripps Health?At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026.Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Why Orthopedic Surgery?U.S. News recently ranked Scripps Health #18 for Orthopedics in the nation! Be collaborative, ask questions, and communicate effectively and efficiently with the primary focus of providing exceptional patient care. What you'll do: Conduct significant telephone/patient portal interaction (80%) coordinating care with patients and collaborating with providers and their care teams.Educate patients, manage associated paperwork, order entry, prior authorizations, medication refills, assist in procedures and occasional wound care.You will use minimal hands-on nursing skills.Collaborate with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. This position is eligible for New Hire incentives up to $4k and Relocation Incentives up to $3K (must be relocating more than 100 miles). The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:Internal candidatesRehires that left Scripps less than 3 years agoCandidates with less than 1 year of experience as an RNIn order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)Must remain in original department/specialtyMust remain in original Job TitleTransfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: ADN or Nursing DiplomaCA RN licenseAmerican Heart Association BLSRequires well developed phone communication skills, ability to assess, reassure, empathize, and give direction over the phone.Requires critical thinking skills around post-operative complications, understanding and identifying patients with abnormal outcomes and managing the care continuum to achieve positive outcomes.Must be able to multi-task and remain calm and professional during busy times.Excellent interpersonal skills.Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:BSN1+ years of experience as RN in acute care/hospital settingOutpatient RN experience Epic experienceSurgical experienceOncology experience
: RN
: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES
SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES
10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA 92037
: Scripps Clinic
: Sep 3, 2026, 10:31:50 PM
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
59.16 -
85.68
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