Registered Nurse – Hematology Oncology / Infusion

Summary

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Duties

• The Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology / Hematology / Infusion possesses foundational expertise, demonstrating introductory proficiency in delivering both direct and indirect nursing care to oncology patients and their families.
• They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Completes basic physiological assessments and completes documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance to established policies and procedures.
• Monitors, tracks/tends, and reports ongoing care needs and outcomes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Seeks guidance on how to improve care provided to patients and families.
• They provide a safe working environment while administering, handling, and disposing of antineoplastic drugs and medical waste.
• The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction.
• They seek guidance on how to improve care to patients and families.
• Will develop a knowledge base of oncology/hematology diseases and treatments.
• Will be able to recognize oncologic and hematologic emergencies.
• Will be able to independently initiate intravenous and central line access.
• They will strive toward achieving adequate oncology service hours needed to obtain the ONS chemotherapy-biotherapy certification.
• Duties include but not limited to: Work in unison with the staff and provider's in promoting patient centered culture that assures that quality health care services are provided to the veterans promptly, safely, courteously, and compassionately and that their significantly others and/or caregivers are appropriately involved.
• Is integrally involved in activities, goals, and functionality of the Specialty Care Team.
• Is professionally collaborative with their peers throughout the Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinics.
• Triages and assesses walk-in patients as necessary.
• Triages and provides appropriate services to patients who telephone and/or utilize secure messaging for health concerns.
• Provides timely follow-up on any patient complaints/concerns coordinating with providers.
• Participates in quality improvement program activities, clinic specific data collection, and committees.
• Works in partnership with providers to enhance chronic disease management for a variety of disease processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and peers to ensure needs of veterans is met.
• Able to recognize and document signs of deteriorating health in addition to alerting emergency response team.
• Work with the Hematology Oncology Nurse Navigators and Medical Support Assistants (MSA) to provide coordination of appointments and scheduling.
• Responsible for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care coordination in order to effectively meet the needs of the patient.
• Achieves/ Maintain Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate.
• Administer Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy (including monoclonal antibodies), and blood products.
• Initiates intravenous access, performs lab draws via port access Provide patient/family/caregiver education and information to the patients receiving care and treatment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Requirements

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 examination. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: Candidate’s education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research.

Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate’s abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document.
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
• Required when applying as a current Federal employee, provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing your pay plan, grade, step, and salary.
• SF-50s for Awards will not be accepted.SF-50s are available in your eOPF.
• If you having issues accessing your eOPF please reach out to your local HR Office for assistance.
• Examples of appropriate SF-50s include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held General Adjustments from consecutive years Promotions with an effective date more than one year old SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old General Adjustment from within the past 12 months The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA.
• When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
• You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
• Documentation is required to award preference.
• For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets – Veterans – Job Seekers – Veterans' Preference.