CHEMOTHERAPY INFUSION CLINIC REGISTERED NURSE

Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic RN

Duties and responsibilities of the Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic RN include, but are not limited to:

• The Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic (Chemo Clinic) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of patients referred to the chemotherapy Infusion clinic(s).
• The Chemo Clinic RN provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families in the Oncology and Infusion clinics, and/or the designated inpatient ward, and successfully performs activities appropriate to their grade as outlined in the Nurse Qualification Standards.
• The RN is responsible for dispositioning interfacility consults to the I&SC clinic in accordance with established policies and standards of care.
• The RN coordinates with referring providers to ensure all necessary pre-requisites have been completed and appropriate orders have been placed.
• The demonstrate competency in the administration of chemotherapy, biologic, and immunotherapeutic agents, blood and blood products, as well as other non-oncology infusions and injections used in the treatment of chronic medical and hematologic oncologic disorders.
• The RN provides a safe working environment while administering, handling, and disposing of antineoplastic drugs and medical waste.
• They follow established safety and infection control standards while adhering to local policies and procedures.
• The RN maintains a current Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy provider card.
• The RN assess a patient's physical and emotional status as well as the patient's and family's knowledge of the disease and its management through the continuum of treatment.
• The RN triages the patient problems and assists in the evaluation of symptoms and initiates interventions in collaboration with Oncology or referring medical providers.
• The RN verifies and coordinates future treatment appointments in collaboration with the ordering provider and the patient.
• The RN understands current and changing needs in health care and advances in medical treatments.
• The Chemo Clinic RN participates in research activities and/or identifies research studies as applicable to clinical practice.
• Responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils, utilizing clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our veterans.

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 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Not eligible for Telework

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized to highly qualified and eligible new federal appointees or former federal employees with at least a 90-day break in service.

EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. For questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized