Radiation Oncology/Hematology Oncology Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Registered Nurse provides specialized care in oncology-specific areas, including chemotherapy administration, oncology electronic ordering systems, and drug dosage calculations. The position includes cross-training to work in both radiation oncology and hematology oncology clinics in the Acute Outpatient Division at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.

The nurse works with an interdisciplinary team to assess and address patient care needs, triage problems, monitor treatment outcomes, and document care in the electronic health record. The role includes administering and overseeing oncology procedures and treatments, including vascular access devices and infusion treatments, and ensuring the safe handling and disposal of antineoplastic drugs and medical waste. The nurse also provides in-service education informed by oncology professional development and specialized training. Flexibility in schedule and assignments may be required.

The position is a day schedule with variable start times. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives, as well as permanent change of station benefits, are not authorized.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, subject to the stated alternatives for bridge-program candidates and foreign nursing education.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be available to eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education, experience, and dimension criteria for the assigned Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and, if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, submit to urinalysis screening.
• Meet applicable background and security investigation requirements and complete the online onboarding process.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Radiation oncology and/or hematology oncology experience.
• Three years of RN experience.
• Outpatient specialty care experience.
• Care coordination experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Use a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes.
• Complete physiological assessments and document in the electronic health record in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Triage patient problems, assist in evaluating symptoms, and initiate interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor and track ongoing care needs and outcomes, and report them to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide a safe working environment when administering, handling, and disposing of antineoplastic drugs and medical waste.
• Oversee the administration and management of oncology procedures and treatments, including vascular access devices and infusion treatments.
• Conduct in-service education based on oncology professional development activities and acquired specialized skills.
• Monitor requirements for specific drugs, respond to immediate infusion reactions, and prevent and manage oncology-related symptoms and adverse events, including chemotherapy-related symptoms and immune-related adverse events.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree