Registered Nurse - Outpatient Specialty Care

Department of Veterans Affairs

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Outpatient Specialty Care team in Infusion Clinic. This role provides comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and infusion treatments.

• This role provides comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and infusion treatments. The ideal candidate will deliver safe, evidence-based care, provide education and emotional support, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide clinical support to hematology/oncology practitioners, including assisting with procedures, patient preparation, and follow-up care. Serve as a primary point of contact for patients and families, coordinating appointments, diagnostic tests, and referrals. Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, side effects, and self-care strategies. Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans. Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other infusion therapies in accordance with established protocols. Monitor patients during and after infusion for adverse reactions and intervene promptly as needed. Perform venipuncture and manage central lines (ports, PICC lines). Document all care accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR). Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Adhere to infection control, chemotherapy handling, and hazardous drug safety protocols. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain required certifications. 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: M-F 7:30AM- 4:00PM Compressed/Flexible: Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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