Registered Nurse - Hem/Onc Infusion Clinic

Summary The Atlanta Veterans Affairs is recruiting for Registgered Nurses in the Hematology/Oncology Infusion Clinic Medical Specialty Nursing Service. Located @ Atlanta VA Medical Center, 1670 Clairmont Rd., Decatur, GA 30033. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Responsibilities The Registered Nurse in the Hematology/Oncology Infusion Clinic demonstrates leadership in delivering efficient, well communicated, and coordinated patient care. The individual will partner with Oncology providers to facilitate the logistics of Cancer Care. Required Oncology experience (2 years preferred) Active BLS certification Excellent communication skills Graduate of a school of professional nursing Possession of a full, active, and unrestricted nursing license ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor''s in Nursing or higher level of education preferred Oncology/hematology RN experience preferred Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) The Registered Nurse duties will include but are not limited to: Medication management to include administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy agents in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society guidelines, blood products, iron, antibiotics and intravenous fluids. Respond to treatment and changes in patient''s condition. Identifies potential emergent situations and provides appropriate interventions. Lab verification and physical assessments. Customer service abilities including effective listening skills Flexibility. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. Able to meet physical requirements for the job. English language proficiency-RNs appointed to direct patient care must be proficient in spoken and written English. Demonstrates leadership in the education of the patient, family/significant other and health care team members. Documents coordination of care provided in CPRS and other appropriate resources. Functions as an integral part of the Oncology team Collaborates with service team members to address Oncology clinic access issues. Management of Hematology and Oncology patients Seeks out and participates on committees, task forces, and educational and outreach opportunities as needed/appropriate. Participates in program and clinic activities and meetings. Coordinate plan of care with appropriate follow up care coordination in collaboration with provider. Stocking and replenishing equipment and supplies needed in day to day operations. Post procedural care eg. Bone marrow biopsies. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday; Hours may vary. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 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. 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 year''s of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master''s degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year''s 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 year''s of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree. NOTE: Nurse III must demonstrate performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients. The Nurse III is responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level. In order to be considered for appointment to Nurse III, outcomes must be documented. Meeting the Practice dimension involves incorporating and implementing the requirements of the other qualification standards, including: (a) Leading and organizing delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning. (b) Using advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making and evaluating outcomes. (c) Functioning as an expert in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. (d) Systematically evaluating current practice, and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise. (e) Guiding, developing and supporting staff from a leadership perspective.(f) Using professional standards of care, scientific evidence and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities. 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: Heavy Lifting (45lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 4 hours); Standing (up to 4 hours); Repeated bending (up to 2 hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13'' to 16''; Hearing (aid permitted). 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: 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: Additional Information This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31, 2022. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 26, 2022 with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st AND 15th of each month, referrals will be contingent on the availability of vacant positions. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals OR as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Testing Designated Position: 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. Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee''s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Created: 2025-11-15