Registered Nurse; Oncology​/Hematology

Job Summary

This position is located in Chattanooga, TN. It is part of the Close To Me Program.

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? Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is the largest facility in VISN
9. TVHS is a tertiary integrated healthcare system comprised of two Medical Centers located in Nashville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. There are nineteen (19) additional clinic locations located throughout Middle Tennessee and Kentucky. Locations include:
Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, Tullahoma, Clarksville, Nashville, Dover, Cookeville, McMinnville, Columbia, Harriman, Athens, and Gallatin, in Tennessee;
Bowling Green and Hopkinsville in Kentucky. Tennessee has NO STATE TAXES!!!

• The Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurse (RN) is a clinical expert who uses advanced specialized knowledge and judgement for delivery of high quality and evidence-based care to oncology patients and their families. Uses a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes. Completes physiological assessments and completes documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance to established policies and procedures.
  
  Triages patient problems and assists in the evaluation of symptoms and initiate interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Monitors, tracks/tends, and reports ongoing care needs and outcomes to the interdisciplinary team. They direct the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and providing quality improvement and outcome utilization. They provide a safe working environment while administering, handling, and disposing of anti neoplastic drugs and medical waste.
  
  They oversee the administration and management of various medical procedures and treatments in the oncology setting, including vascular access devices and infusion treatments. Conducts in-service education based on insights gained from oncology professional development activities and acquiring specialized skills in oncology-specific areas, including chemotherapy administration, oncology electronic ordering systems, and calculating drug dosages. The Oncology/Hematology RN manages monitoring requirements for specific drugs, handling immediate infusion reactions, and preventing and managing oncology-related symptoms and adverse events, such as chemo-related symptoms and immune-related adverse events.
  
  Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. 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:
  
  Based on the needs of the service Telework:
  Ad-hoc May be authorized at Supervisory discretion. Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized Pay Scale: NG 66

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL  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…