Department of Veterans Affairs
The Registered Nurse will assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
- https://youtu.be/LM35k1p_3Tc?si=6wdZw0Lag331XBMR Duties JOA - Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Administer a variety of medications/therapies including chemotherapy. Current, active certification as a Chemotherapy Provider through the Oncology Nurse Society, or successfully completes required training within 9 months of hire. Identify potential emergency/crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions. Maintain competency on PPE use/donning and doffing. Complete necessary procedures, preparations or recoveries based on physician consults and orders. Demonstrate leadership in the education of the patient, family/significant other and the health care team members. Document coordination and care provided in CPRS and other appropriate resources, in a timely and accurate manner. Proficient using VA EMR and nursing specific documentation. Provide culturally competent and gender specific care. Ensure application of institutional policy to protect information from unauthorized release, loss, alteration, or deletion. Does not use thumb-drives or other means, such as xeroxing, to remove patient data from the medical center, unless approval by the Director through OI&T has been granted. Function as an integral part of the service team, working in collaboration with nurses, physicians/providers, social workers and other health care professionals to enhance the overall care of the patient. Participate in scheduling patients for outpatient clinic appointments, procedures and necessary testing as applicable and as directed by service protocols and medical center policies and procedures. Assist with completing clinic intake, maintaining clinic flow for various clinics within Specialty Care (i.e., Pain/Palliative Care, Hematology/Oncology, etc.) and administer treatments for assigned groups of patients. Assist in team research and update service related policies and protocols. Seek out and participate on committees and task forces as needed/appropriate. Orientation will be based on individual needs to ensure competency. Mandatory education, VISN requirements Unit based competencies Mandatory skills Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families, and employees. Behavior as a role model is transparent and above reproach. List items such as patient care duties, documentation, etc. Other duties as assigned. 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: Full-Time, M-F, 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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