Outpatient Oncology Nurse - Chemotherapy Clinic

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Federal health/vision/dental/term life

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurse position delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to oncology patients and families. You will work within a team to identify and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, administering chemotherapy, and maintaining safety in handling antineoplastic drugs while supporting professional development and patient

Qualifications

• Must be a Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by appropriate accrediting agency.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the United States.
• Experience or training in oncology nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncology/hematology nursing care with evidence-based practices.
• Triages patient problems and coordinates with interdisciplinary team.
• Administer chemotherapy and manage adverse events and safety protocols.

Skills

English proficiency

Oncology nursing

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN/ Diploma)

Tools

EHR systems

Infusion/chemotherapy administration

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurse position delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to oncology patients and families. You will work within a team to identify and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, administering chemotherapy, and maintaining safety in handling antineoplastic drugs while supporting professional development and patient