Registered Nurse- Chemotherapy Infusion RN

Summary

The Chemotherapy Infusion RN is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. They must understand nursing care for Hematology/Oncology/Infusion patients, manage clinics in the Chemotherapy Infusion suite, and oversee Hematology/Oncology nursing care. As a team member of the Hematology/Oncology Service, the RN ensures patient‑centered care, manages resources efficiently, and maintains quality care while containing costs.

• English Language Proficiency – must be proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by an appropriate accrediting agency (ACEN or CCNE). OR individuals attending a master’s level bridge program may become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board before 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.
• Reference VA Handbook 5005 – Appendix G6.
• In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing – possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program.
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher than associate degree/entry level requires formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA (e.g., International Consultants of Delaware).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States – or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception – candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements but do not possess the required licensure may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120‑day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis).
  
  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.
• Preferred Experience – Prior Chemotherapy/infusion experience.
• Grade Determinations – The following Scope – Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates – and if appropriate – the level within a grade.
• Physical Requirements – You will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process for this position.

• Maintains a working knowledge of hematology and oncology therapies provided by the Iowa City VAHCS.
• Demonstrates understanding of nursing care for Hematology/Oncology/Infusion patients.
• Identifies patient care needs in accordance with the established standards, policies, and procedures consistent with Hematology/Oncology/Infusion nursing practice.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self‑management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Facilitates and aids with the management of clinics operating out of the Chemotherapy Infusion suite and demonstrates responsibility for the management of Hematology/Oncology nursing care – functions as a team member of the Hematology/Oncology Service.
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of Chemotherapy Infusion RN in patient‑centered care and must monitor use of resources to provide quality care while containing costs.
• Receives referrals for Hematology/Oncology/Infusion and discusses with the Hematology/Oncology team as needed for acuity.
• Assesses the patient for actual or potential nursing issues and complications and works with the patient and…