Registered Nurse- Medical Oncology (Unit 4D)

<p>This Registered Nurse- Medical Oncology (Unit 4D) position is located at the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Please learn more about the position below, along with the duties.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Registered Nurse (RN) for Unit 4D provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adult and geriatric Veterans with complex medical, surgical, oncologic, and rehabilitative needs. The RN delivers evidence-based care, including the safe administration and monitoring of chemotherapeutic agents, in alignment with oncology protocols and patient safety standards. This role requires strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions. The RN collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, support patient and family education, and promote a therapeutic healing environment. This includes monitoring for treatment-related side effects, implementing supportive oncology care, and contributing to quality and safety initiatives that enhance outcomes for Veterans. Duties include, but are not limited to: -Performs comprehensive assessments including physical, psychosocial, and oncology-specific needs. -Administers medications and treatments, including chemotherapeutic agents, in accordance with policy and safety protocols. -Monitors for adverse reactions or complications related to chemotherapy and initiates appropriate interventions. -Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team members for timely and effective treatment planning. -Provides patient and family education related to diagnoses, chemotherapy precautions, symptom management, and discharge needs. -Accurately documents all care, assessments, and interventions in the electronic health record. -Participates in unit-based quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives. -Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment following infection prevention and chemotherapy handling precautions. -Precepts new staff and nursing students as assigned. -Engages in ongoing professional development, including oncology-related competency building. 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: Primary tour 12-hour shifts, Possible tours: Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays based on unit needs. Flexibility: May be required to rotate shifts as needed for patient care. Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives/Expenses: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 evaluation. 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.