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At UCLA Health, you’ll find an ideal setting to make the most of your passion for making a difference in others’ lives. As a world-renowned health system, we’re recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the very best hospitals in the entire nation. When you join us, you’ll be immersed in a supportive, empowering culture where you are given the technology, training, and resources you need to achieve your highest aspirations. You’ll serve a highly diverse patient population as you take on a wide variety of incredibly challenging and deeply rewarding cases.

UCLA Health features five award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We are also home to the highly respected medical teaching and clinical research of the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, bring your passion and your exceptional abilities to UCLA Health.

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Awards

Through the devotion and dedication of our outstanding team of nursing professionals, we’ve been able to receive numerous recognitions for our exceptional patient care, including:

  • U.S News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll - #1 in California and Los Angeles (tied) – 2023-2024
  • U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospital – UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital – 2023–24
  • Newsweek’s World's Best Hospitals – 2023
  • Leapfrog Group “A” Rating – UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • The Joint Commission maximum three-year accreditation – Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
  • The Joint Commission Health Care Equity Certification in recognition of UCLA Health’s ongoing efforts to increase access to safe, high-quality health care to all
  • American College of Surgeons designated Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center as the highest-level Trauma Center
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet® designation for nursing excellence – Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
Benefits

We’re proud to be able to give back to the nursing professionals who give so much of themselves to our patients, the community, and each other. We offer a wide variety of benefits options to meet your unique needs, including:

  • Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Homeowner/renter/auto insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition discounts
  • And much more

One of our greatest benefits is our Southern California location. This is a special place that offers an incomparable lifestyle defined by spectacular scenery, an ideal climate, unique communities, and an unmatched variety of culture, recreational, and entertainment options to satisfy your unique passions away from work.

Culture

At UCLA Health, you’ll experience a working environment that will both inspire and empower you. You’ll be able to grow your career through close collaboration with world-class clinicians from a wealth of different backgrounds, including some of the best talent from around the world. This multicultural staff reflects the great diversity of our communities and enables us to more effectively and compassionately serve them every day. Our welcoming and inclusive culture enables you to enjoy limitless opportunities for success and growth as you help us define and deliver the future of healthcare. Our commitment to uplifting and encouraging our people has enabled us to receive several awards for our outstanding workplace, including:

  • Forbes – America’s Best Large Employer – #7 in healthcare, #21 in the nation (2023)
  • Becker’s Review – 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)
  • Forbes – Best Employer for Women – #5 in healthcare, #20 in the nation (2022)
  • Forbes – America’s Best Large Employer – #10 in healthcare, #42 in the nation (2022)
  • Forbes – Best Employer for Diversity – #5 in healthcare, #55 in the nation (2022)
  • Forbes – Best Employer for New Graduates – #3 in healthcare, #6 in the nation (2022)
  • Newsweek – Most Loved Workplace (2022)
  • Forbes – Best Employer by State – #1 in healthcare, #9 in California (2022)
  • Becker’s Review – 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare (2022)
People

What is it like to work at UCLA Health? Hear directly from our people and discover why they’re so passionate about their careers with us.

“If you’re looking for a strong sense of purpose, feeling appreciated and respected, family, friendship, and a daily dose of sunny, clear blue skies, then a career at UCLA Health is the right fit.” – Saba R., Principal Perfusionist

“I would not be the health care professional I am today without each and every one of my UCLA Health family.” – Paul H., Respiratory Therapist

“I am surrounded by amazingly talented people who inspire me every day.” – Hai T., Manager, IT Operations Systems Management & Virtualization Platform Services

“I love the diversity, flexibility, growth, reputation, human touch and ability to further your career.” – Sarena S., Management Service Officer

“Once I joined, I knew UCLA Health was THE place to be due to the growth potential and training offered.” – Edgar P., Quality Outreach Specialist

“I never get bored. It's different every day. Working at a higher risk facility, you never know what you're going to get when you walk in the door.” – Delilah G., L&D Nurse

Vision

Our mission is to deliver leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

Our vision is to heal humankind, one patient at a time, by improving health, alleviating suffering, and delivering acts of kindness.

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