Registered Nurse; Oncology-Chemotherapy Certied Infusion Nurse

Overview

The Amarillo VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Oncology/Infusion Registered Nurse for the VA Clinic in Lubbock - Texas. The Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse will deliver knowledge based care to assigned clients per VA policies and guidelines.

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 - appointment 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)
• OR Foreign graduates: possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher than an associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized evaluation service
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing registration in a U.S. state/territory/COMMONWEALTH or District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: may be appointed at entry step on a 120-day temporary appointment while pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years)
• Preferred Experience:
  
  BSN preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience required in Chemo-Infusion
• ACLS certified
• OCN or ONS/ONCC Chemo certified
• Experience providing high risk IV infusions such as chemotherapy, blood and blood products, and other non-chem infusions
• Grandfathering Provision: current VHA 0610 employees meeting the qualifications on the standard effective date are considered to meet requirements
• Grade Determinations: alignment of education and experience with Nurse I-III levels as described in the qualification standard
• Reference: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• Physical Requirements:
  
  may require lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, standing, walking, and other duties as described

• Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent practice while providing care to clients; assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to influence care outcomes; works with Veterans served by Hematology/Oncology and other specialty services as needed
• Be chemotherapy certified and maintain certification while working in Chemo clinic
• Recognizes abnormal vital signs, notifies the provider, and documents per policy
• Assist the provider with data gathering, chart reviews, and documentation
• Assist the Hematology/Oncology provider with Veteran physical exams or procedures as needed
• Set up for CVT clinics as needed, ensuring connectivity and correct meeting/host numbers
• Before infusion, ensure a consent is present in the chart when required
• Adhere to chemotherapy/infusion administration directives and locate unit-specific procedures
• Communicate with patients via secure messaging and manage pending patients in the Message Manager within required time frames
• Coordinate with outside facilities to obtain treatment-related information as needed
• Manage required screenings, clinical reminders, documentation, scheduling, and encounter opening/closing
• Provide Veteran education, documentation, and workload capture support per scope of practice
• Maintain a safe environment; identify health/safety risks and take…