RN (Specialty Clinic Chemo)
The below duties include but are not limited to the duties of the RN-(Specialty Clinic Chemo):
Collaborates with team, committees, workgroups and/or projects related to the implementation of Veteran Care. Demonstrates proper hand hygiene prior to and immediately following patient care/contact. Ability to locate and abide by the MCM's, policies and standard of processes to foster a high reliability organization. Supports team development through remediation, mentoring, certification, and product roll-outs. Ability to recognize abnormal vital signs, notifies provider and documents according to policy and procedure. Demonstrates safe administration of injections, including review of chart for clear/correct orders and instructions, appropriate patient teaching, location of necessary equipment - such as, but not limited to a crash card, supplies and appropriate scheduling of Veteran for return appointment. Maintains current clinical competencies Work Schedule:
Full Time Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1630. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. Preferred
Experience:
1 yearexperience with administering Chemotherapy, chemotherapy certification. 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 and approximately 2-3 year's 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:
The functional requirements for this position are:
moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; light lifting, under 15 pounds; moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; light carrying, under 15 pounds; pulling hand over hand 8-12 hours; pushing 8-12 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking 8-12 hours; standing 8-12 hours; kneeling; repeated bending 8-12 hours; climbing legs only 8-12 hours; climbing, use of legs and arms; both legs required; near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; ability to distinguish basic colors; and hearing (aid permitted).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Collaborates with team, committees, workgroups and/or projects related to the implementation of Veteran Care. Demonstrates proper hand hygiene prior to and immediately following patient care/contact. Ability to locate and abide by the MCM's, policies and standard of processes to foster a high reliability organization. Supports team development through remediation, mentoring, certification, and product roll-outs. Ability to recognize abnormal vital signs, notifies provider and documents according to policy and procedure. Demonstrates safe administration of injections, including review of chart for clear/correct orders and instructions, appropriate patient teaching, location of necessary equipment - such as, but not limited to a crash card, supplies and appropriate scheduling of Veteran for return appointment. Maintains current clinical competencies Work Schedule:
Full Time Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1630. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. Preferred
Experience:
1 yearexperience with administering Chemotherapy, chemotherapy certification. 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 and approximately 2-3 year's 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:
The functional requirements for this position are:
moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; light lifting, under 15 pounds; moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; light carrying, under 15 pounds; pulling hand over hand 8-12 hours; pushing 8-12 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking 8-12 hours; standing 8-12 hours; kneeling; repeated bending 8-12 hours; climbing legs only 8-12 hours; climbing, use of legs and arms; both legs required; near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; ability to distinguish basic colors; and hearing (aid permitted).
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$60,094 to $120,253 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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