Medical Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse - 3 North

<p>The VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) is a Level 1a major interdisciplinary teaching healthcare system, offering a variety of Inpatient and Outpatient services to Veterans at the medical center in La Jolla and at the six Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located in Chula Vista, Escondido, Imperial Valley, Kearny Mesa, Oceanside, Sorrento Valley, and Rio Clinic. The VASDHS provides high quality care with advanced technologies and a compassionate service to Veterans.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Nurse II Registered Nurse assumes the following roles and responsibilities: As a Biotherapy provider, also known as biodegradable or immunotherapy, the nurse administers agents such as monoclonal antibodies (i.e., Rituximab) and immunoglobulin (i.e., IgG) which use the body's immune system to fight cancer. As a Chemotherapy provider, certified by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the nurse administers chemotherapy to cancer patients in various stages of their disease (Only for the Medical Surgical Telemetry Oncology Unit). This position requires flexibility in schedule and assignment, as this is a 24/7 facility. Competent in reading and interpreting ECG strips; and identifying abnormal and lethal rhythm. Demonstrate grade appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills. Performs ongoing assessment of patient condition and response to treatment. Able to communicate and initiates referrals to other disciplines and/or services as appropriate. The nurse can manage the problem safely and effectively, recognizing his/her scope of practice. Effectively functions as the charge nurse, team leader, or in other leadership role that guides and directs others who provide patient care. Organizes and completes own assignments in a safe and timely manner, assisting team members as necessary. Strong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants, and outside agencies. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions. Demonstrate organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion. Participates as a member or assumes a leadership role on formal service level committees, councils, or performance improvement teams. Assesses the patient's learning needs, learning preference, and readiness to learn. Modifies teaching approach based on knowledge of human behavior, motivations, and reactions to situations. Assists the UPC, and the NM in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Unit Score Card, addressing process related to the feedback from All Employee Survey. Proactively makes leadership choices to prioritize Veteran-Centered needs, operate within allocated resources and takes the initiative to find solutions to operational challenges. Maintains knowledge and understanding of Joint Commission requirements and ensures compliance with VA, VHA Directives, and OSHA standards. Competent in proper use and care for orthopedic equipment when caring for orthopedic patients. Properly care for patients with airborne isolation infections such as COVID+ (5E) or tuberculosis. Assumes the position as a resource nurse and/or a charge nurse. Performs all other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Full Time: 0700-1930; 1900-0730; 1100-1930, 19-0330, 2300-0730, including weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: N/A Telework: N/A Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: not authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.