RN - Outpatient Gerontology - Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest)

New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible! Details below.

This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm. Hours will vary as needed. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest.

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 Mercy Gerontology?

• Enjoy meaningful autonomy while working as part of a strong, supportive multidisciplinary team that includes pharmacists, case managers, social workers, and other care partners.
• Make a real difference for vulnerable patients through coordinated, proactive care aimed at reducing readmissions, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations.
• Be part of an innovative advanced care environment with opportunities to contribute to new and evolving programs, including initiatives such as the COVID Recovery Program and Bridge Program.

What you'll do:

• Provides direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice.
• Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
• The RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care, including delegating appropriately to the Medical Assistants.

This position is eligible for up to $4k in New Hire Retention Incentives and relocation up to $3k if moving from 100+ miles away.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
• Candidates with less than 1 year of experience as an RN

In 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/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title

Transfers 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 Experience/Specialized Skills:

• One year of RN experience
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
• Must be able to work autonomously

Required Certification/Registration:

• Current CA RN License
• Current BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association
• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish