Registered Nurse-Oncology/Hematology

Veterans Health Administration

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 134,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration at the Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, KY is recruiting a Registered Nurse specializing in Oncology/Hematology. The RN delivers expert, evidence-based care to oncology patients and their families using a team-based approach and meticulous documentation in the EHR.

Key duties include triaging patient issues, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, administering chemotherapy and infusion treatments, and providing

Qualifications

Active RN license in the United States.
Experience in oncology/hematology settings preferred.
Ability to administer chemotherapy and manage infusion procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide expert oncology/hematology nursing care to patients and families.
Perform comprehensive physiological assessments and document in the EHR.
Triage patient problems and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
Administer, monitor, and manage chemotherapy and infusion therapies.
Deliver nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement activities.
Maintain safe handling of antineoplastic drugs and waste; ensure safe environment.

Skills

Oncology nursing

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Chemotherapy administration

Infusion therapies

Nursing education

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

EHR systems

Oncology ordering systems

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse-Oncology/Hematology Louisville, Kentucky 603.

Key Responsibilities

The Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurse (RN) is a clinical expert who uses advanced specialized knowledge and judgement for delivery of high quality and evidence-based care to oncology patients and their families.

The Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurse (RN) Uses a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes Completes physiological assessments and completes documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with established policies and procedures Triages patient problems and assists in the evaluation of symptoms and initiate interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team Monitors, tracks/tends, and reports 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 antineoplastic drugs and medical waste Oversee the administration and management of various medical procedures and treatments in the oncology setting, including vascular access devices and infusion treatments Conducts in-service education based on insights gained from oncology professional development activities and acquiring specialized skills in oncology-specific areas, including chemotherapy administration, oncology electronic ordering systems and calculating drug dosages Manages 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 Evaluates 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, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Pay Schedule: NF45

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 $74486 – $133592/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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