Registered Nurse - Oncology/Hematology/Infusion Clinic

<p>The primary purpose of the Oncology/Hematology Infusion Clinic Registered Nurse position is to demonstrate proficiency in practice based on conscious, deliberate planning and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex patient situations on the assigned unit.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Oncology/Hematology Infusion Clinic Registered Nurse considers all characteristics of the individual in order to assist each patient with the improvement of his/her health status to the maximum potential.Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Demonstrate proficiency in practice based on conscious, deliberate planning and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex patient situations on the assigned unit. Providing competent, evidence-based care to patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting. Responsible and accountable for the clinical nursing care for patients who are receiving care in the Oncology/ Hematology/ Infusion Clinic. Oversee the provision of nursing care to clinic patients, assuring the completion of preventative health screens and subsequent interventions, and the administrations of intravenous therapies and treatments (e.g., chemotherapy and biologics). Have intuitive grasp of hematological, oncological and other medical disorders and how to effectively manage an active clinic. Provides case management services, completion of medication administration to patients, completion of patient and family education regarding hematological and oncological disorders. Administers prescribed therapies using appropriate judgement; evaluation of therapies is persistent and timely. Initiates referrals to other disciplines and/or services appropriately. Accurately documents in the medical record patient findings, assessments, and care provided. Assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and enhance outcomes utilization. Competence in practice and decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills. All other duties as assigned by the supervisors and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPSC). 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: Various; that may include: both 8 and 12 hour shifts, days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedule will ultimately be determined by Supervisor and/or needs of the Facility. Telework: 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. 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.