RADIATION ONCOLOGY RN

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse to provide specialized patient care along the continuum of treatment, including assessment, triage, and coordination of future appointments.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, education, and collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care across modalities.

Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities of the Radiation Oncology RN include - but are not limited to: The Radiation Oncology RN will demonstrate competency and knowledge in the administration of immunotherapeutic agents as well as other non-oncology infusions
• The Oncology RN follows established safety and infection control standards while adhering to local policies and procedures
• The Radiation Oncology RN assesses a patient's physical and emotional status as well as the patient's and family's knowledge of the disease and its management through the continuum of treatment
• The Radiation Oncology RN will triage patient problems and assist in the evaluation of symptoms and initiate interventions in collaboration with Radiation Oncology or referring medical providers
• They verify and coordinate future treatment appointments in collaboration with the ordering provider and the patient
• The Radiation Oncology RN understands current and changing needs in healthcare and advances in medical treatments
• The Radiation Oncology RN participates in research activities and/or identifies research studies as applicable to clinical practice
• Preferred Experience: 2-5 years Radiation Oncology experience 3-5 years Oncology related experience BSN National Certification in related field ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration 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 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not eligible for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized to highly qualified and eligible new federal appointees or former federal employees with at least a 90-day break in service
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• Duties and responsibilities of the Radiation Oncology RN include - but are not limited to: The Radiation Oncology RN will demonstrate competency and knowledge in the administration of immunotherapeutic agents as well as other non-oncology infusions

Job description

Summary

Demonstrate proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Summary

Demonstrate proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - 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 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)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• 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
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13064432
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - and sitting
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing
• 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 - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment
• In the performance of duties - the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

Duties

• Duties and responsibilities of the Radiation Oncology RN include - but are not limited to: The Radiation Oncology RN will demonstrate competency and knowledge in the administration of immunotherapeutic agents as well as other non-oncology infusions
• The Oncology RN follows established safety and infection control standards while adhering to local policies and procedures
• The Radiation Oncology RN assesses a patient's physical and emotional status as well as the patient's and family's knowledge of the disease and its management through the continuum of treatment
• The Radiation Oncology RN will triage patient problems and assist in the evaluation of symptoms and initiate interventions in collaboration with Radiation Oncology or referring medical providers
• They verify and coordinate future treatment appointments in collaboration with the ordering provider and the patient
• The Radiation Oncology RN understands current and changing needs in healthcare and advances in medical treatments
• The Radiation Oncology RN participates in research activities and/or identifies research studies as applicable to clinical practice
• Preferred Experience: 2-5 years Radiation Oncology experience 3-5 years Oncology related experience BSN National Certification in related field ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration 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 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not eligible for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized to highly qualified and eligible new federal appointees or former federal employees with at least a 90-day break in service
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized