The Orlando VA Healthcare System is seeking experienced Oncology Registered Nurses (RN) to care for veterans presenting to the Outpatient Infusion Clinic at our Lake Nona and Lake Baldwin locations. The Oncology RN provides direct and indirect nursing care by contributing to the patient's assessment, determining priorities, identifying needs, therapeutic objectives and evaluating outcomes. Recruitment/relocation incentive has been authorized for Eligible, highly qualified applicants.

Duties

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS. IF YOU ARE A CURRENT PERMANENT VA EMPLOYEE, PLEASE APPLY UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT CBTC-12253518-24-LD The Oncology Registered Nurse position requires independent judgment and nursing actions, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of nursing care. This position reports directly to the Hematology-Oncology Nurse Manager. The Oncology Registered Nurse duties includes but not limited to: Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Understanding the principles of chemotherapy and immunotherapy and the various chemotherapeutic agents. Demonstrates knowledge of the fundamentals of chemotherapy administration, safety measures for administration of chemotherapy, treatment schedules, and pre/post treatment management. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the management of patients receiving chemotherapy, toxicity management, and oncologic emergencies. Medication management to include administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy in accordance with Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) guidelines and established Medical Center Policies. Proficient in vascular access devices; to include peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV), peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), centrally inserted central catheter (CICC), and implanted venous ports (Port-A-Cath). Demonstrates excellent communication skills in communicating with the patient, family, co-workers and interdisciplinary team members. Performs physical and psychosocial assessments for patients being treated in the Infusion clinic. Plan and coordinate health education related to chemotherapy and infusions, including but not limited to home care following chemotherapy or infusions, vascular access types, neutropenic precautions and how to access care on off tours and weekends. Participates in research activities and or identifies research studies applicable to clinical practice. Participates in the development and implementation of performance improvement monitors to support activities to improve the overall quality of care delivery. Flexibility as needed to meet the workload demands of the clinic. 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 07:30-4:00, with work day/hour flexibility as patient care needs require. Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Has been authorized for Eligible, highly qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR 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. 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. Preferred Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years recent clinical practice in a Oncology/Infusion setting strongly preferred. Current OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) is preferred. The candidate for this position will be required to obtain the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider card within 4 months of taking the position. BLS is required Demonstrated ability in previous assignments to make critical decisions in stressful environments. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, kneeling, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual, capable of working effectively in stressful situations, and able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827 US
• Name: Lanza Douglas
• Phone: (352) 284-5218
• Email: [email protected]