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A recruitment/relocation incentive is not authorized. 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 the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited 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). 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: BSN preferred 3-4 years of successful oncology nursing experience ONC Certification preferred ONS Chemo provider card within 6 months of hire Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks to completion BLS 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. 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: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nPaid 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)\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory (3) Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse position is available within the Acute Nursing Outpatient Division at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. Unit provides treatments for both chronic and acute care patients. Work Schedule: M-F between the hours of 0730-1600, 0800-1630 and 0830-1700. 56 hours per two week pay period. The Outpatient Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse is skilled in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate actual or potential problems that may arise as a result of chemotherapy administration, diagnostic procedures, oncological/hematological emergencies, or oncological/hematological diagnoses requiring treatment or evaluation. The role of the Registered Nurse in this practice setting includes direct patient care, integration of research into practice, patient/family/staff education consultation, inter-professional collaboration, and pain management. The RN in this position must have a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of oncological and hematological disease processes and treatment; knowledge of chemotherapy/biotherapy agents and anesthetic/analgesic agents. Principle duties and responsibilities include: Patient assessments, patient teaching, assist with care coordination between services, Triage phone calls Access venous devises, collect labs/specimens, administer IVF's, blood products Administer Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Perform/assist with wound care, blood glucose testing, injections Cross training to Hematology Oncology symptom management clinic Preferred Qualifications: BSN preferred 3-4 years of successful oncology nursing experience ONC Certification preferred ONS Chemo provider card within 6 months of hire Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks to completion BLS Virtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: PD000000\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]