Registered Nurse-Oncology​/Chemotherapy

Overview

Summary:

Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: ACEN or CCNE
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• NOTE:
  
  Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations:
  The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I:
  Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II:
  Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs
• OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1; OR BSN with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III:
  Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning; self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience (one year equivalent to Nurse I - Level
  2) OR a BSN with 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a MSN with no additional professional nursing experience OR a MSN with a related field and BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II:
  Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies
• BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3 OR MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience OR Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III:
  Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN with 2 years of specialized nursing experience (one year equivalent to Nurse II) and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience; OR Doctoral degree in Nursing with related experience meeting requirements
• Note:
  
  Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Preferred Experience:
  
  BSN preferred; 2-3 years RN experience; minimum 1 year chemotherapy experience; chemotherapy/immunotherapy certification; ability to participate in process improvement
• Flexible daily clinical assignments; ability to multi-task and document using computers; typing 40 wpm preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Lifting up to 35 pounds for 8-12 hours intermittently; lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices per Safe Patient Handling Policy; etc. (detailed requirements provided in original text)