Registered Nurse-Oncology/Hematology

Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurse (RN)

The Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurse (RN) is a clinical expert who uses advanced specialized knowledge and judgement for delivery of high quality and evidence-based care to oncology patients and their families. The Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurse (RN)

• Uses a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes
• Completes physiological assessments and completes documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Triages patient problems and assists in the evaluation of symptoms and initiate interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Monitors, tracks/tends, and reports ongoing care needs and outcomes to the interdisciplinary team
• Direct the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and providing quality improvement and outcome utilization
• Provide a safe working environment while administering, handling, and disposing of antineoplastic drugs and medical waste
• Oversee the administration and management of various medical procedures and treatments in the oncology setting, including vascular access devices and infusion treatments
• Conducts in-service education based on insights gained from oncology professional development activities and acquiring specialized skills in oncology-specific areas, including chemotherapy administration, oncology electronic ordering systems, and calculating drug dosages
• Manages monitoring requirements for specific drugs, handling immediate infusion reactions, and preventing and managing oncology-related symptoms and adverse events, such as chemo-related symptoms and immune-related adverse events
• Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations
• Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level

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 available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Pay Schedule: NF45

US Department of Veterans Affairs