Registered Nurse (Infusion)

Veterans Health Administration

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

9 days ago

Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Aurora, CO is seeking an experienced Infusion Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to infusion clinic patients, hematology and oncology patients, and their families.

The role emphasizes teamwork, thorough assessments, EHR documentation, chemotherapy administration, and safety in handling hazardous drugs. You will educate staff, support quality improvement, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Registered nurse with clinical expertise in infusion care.
Experience in oncology/chemotherapy administration preferred.
Ability to coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Use a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes.
Complete physiological assessments and document in the EHR.
Triage patient problems and assist in evaluation of symptoms with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide nursing education, orientation, competencies, and contribute to quality improvement and outcome utilization.
Ensure safe handling of hazardous drugs and medical waste.
Oversee infusion procedures and vascular access devices.
Educate staff on oncology-specific care and chemotherapy administration.
Monitor and report patient outcomes to the team.

Skills

Nursing

Oncology

Chemotherapy administration

Tools

EHR

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Infusion Registered Nurse is a clinical expert who uses advanced specialized knowledge and judgement for delivery of high quality and evidence-based care to infusion clinic patients, hematology and oncology patients, and their families.

Key Responsibilities

https://youtu.be/EGW4PMZvJto?si=_f7pNchVqoK1KZal Major Duties: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Use a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes Complete physiological assessments and complete documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in accordance with established policies and procedures Triage patient problems and assist in the evaluation of symptoms and initiate interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team Monitor, track/tend, and report ongoing care needs and outcomes to the interdisciplinary team Direct the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and providing quality improvement and outcome utilization Provide a safe working environment while administering, handling, and disposing of hazardous drugs, antineoplastic drugs, and medical waste Oversee the administration and management of various medical procedures and treatments in the infusion setting, including vascular access devices and infusion treatments Conduct in-service education based on insights gained from professional development activities and acquiring specialized skills in oncology-specific areas, including chemotherapy administration, oncology electronic ordering systems, and calculating drug dosages Manage monitoring requirements for specific drugs, handling immediate infusion reactions, and preventing and managing oncology-related symptoms and adverse events, such as chemo-related symptoms and immune-related adverse events Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level 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 (Variable) Compressed/Flexible: Available (10-Hour Shifts) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90221 - $150404/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.