Registered Nurse-Oncology/Hematology (4A)

<p>The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a full-time Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse will function as an Oncology Inpatient Staff Nurse on Unit 4A, providing patient-centered oncology care through the integration of biopsychosocial principles, sound clinical judgment, and technical competence.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. The Registered Nurse-Oncology Inpatient Staff Nurse duties include but are not limited: Competently and safely administers chemotherapy and immunotherapy medications. Efficiently recognizes hypersensitivity and other chemotherapy-related reactions. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment. Maintains consistent dedication to performance improvement and evidence-based nursing practice. Prioritizes timeliness, attendance, professionalism, and collegiality. Performs safe medication administration and skilled care related to dressing changes, central lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and similar interventions. Provides Veteran-centered care to patients and families. Delivers patient-specific, purposeful education. Adheres strictly to infection prevention and control measures. Actively participates in a Just Culture environment and supports high-reliability and safety initiatives. Provides specialized and individualized care to each patient. Demonstrates engagement, teamwork, collaboration, professionalism, courtesy, and respect, contributing to a positive work culture. 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: Day/night shift rotation with alternating weekends and holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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. This position is subject to random drug testing in accordance with agency policy. 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. 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.