Registered Nurse - Close to Me Infusion

Fadona; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Infusion Care Delivery Nurse to deliver anti-cancer therapy services at various locations including outpatient clinics and patient homes. This role aims to enhance care continuity for Veterans while providing quality cancer treatment. Candidates should have a nursing degree, a valid RN license, and ideally possess infusion or oncology experience.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement package

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in the US is required.
• Preferred: OCN certification and infusion/oncology experience.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception available while pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care in various settings, including CBOCs and home visits.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and document in EHR.
• Administer antineoplastic drugs and manage medical waste.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Patient Care

Collaboration

Decision-Making

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

BSN (Preferred)

Job description

Summary

The Close to Me Infusion care delivery nurse will provide anti-cancer therapy services at three unique locations: Community Based Outpatient Clinics, mobile infusion units, and patient homes. This service aims to reduce travel time for Veterans, improve VA care continuity, and increase access points to Veteran-Centric care.

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 proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE)
• OR enrolled in a master's level bridge program in nursing, with opportunity to become registered prior to completion
• Upon licensure, may be appointed temporarily and converted to permanent
• Foreign-educated nurses must possess current unrestricted registration and may require degree validation
• Current unrestricted RN license in the US
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception available while pursuing licensure
• Preferred: BSN with 3-5 years experience, OCN certification, infusion/oncology experience

Grade Determinations: Details on education and experience requirements for various nurse levels are provided, including Nurse I, II, and III, with specific criteria for each.

Physical Requirements: Visual acuity, hearing, manual dexterity, ability to perform long periods of standing/walking, patient transfer, exposure to infectious materials, hazardous medications, and potential exposure to combative patients. Must complete annual health requirements and operate a government vehicle as needed.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care in various settings, including CBOCs and home visits
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes
• Conduct assessments, document in EHR, monitor patient care, and manage medical procedures
• Administer antineoplastic drugs, manage medical waste, and oversee infusion treatments
• Demonstrate sound judgment, flexibility, and decision-making skills
• Provide education, triage patient problems, evaluate outcomes, and ensure high-quality evidence-based care
• Support VA's total rewards package, including salary, time off, retirement, insurance, and licensure requirements