Registered Nurse - Oncology / Infusion

Job Title

Oncology Nurse

Duties

Major Duties:

• Identifies physiological, psychological, social and environmental variables affecting the functional status of the chemotherapy/infusion patient. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the various ages of adult and geriatric patients in the Oncology Center.
• Assesses, monitors, and treats patient's response to antineoplastic and/or immunotherapy treatments and hematology/oncology related health problems. Able to function effectively in an emergency situation and/or during an infusion/transfusion reaction. Proactively intervenes to prevent complications.
• Capable of assessing data reflective of the interpreting the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their physical, emotional and age-specific needs. Provides care as needed and as outlined in medical center policies related to administration of antineoplastic and immunotherapy treatment.
• Documents on approved VA forms and computer programs. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Plans and implements interventions that promote health, enhance patient stability, and prevent complications with the goal of achieving and maintaining optimal patient response.
• Assists with developing teaching plans based on individualized patient's plan of care. - Plans alternative interventions for Chemotherapy/Infusion Suite patients' with unique needs.
• Role models the nurse as a professional who maintains a high standard of practice in giving direct care to patients with complex needs. Coordinates care within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting to meet patient care needs.

Benefits

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: Monday - Friday 0730 - 1600

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized