Registered Nurse (Oncology/Hematology)

Veterans Health Administration

Murfreesboro (TN)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 149,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension and 401K

Federal health insurance

Job summary

The Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurse (RN) at TVHS Murfreesboro delivers specialized oncology care to patients and families, using a team approach to identify and resolve care problems with measurable outcomes. Responsibilities include physiological assessments and EHR documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.

Additional duties cover triaging, interdisciplinary collaboration, and education, ensuring safe administration of chemotherapy and infusion therapies.

Responsibilities

Triages patient problems and assists in evaluation of symptoms with the interdisciplinary team.
Monitors and documents care needs and outcomes in the EHR.
Provides nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement activities.
Administers, handles, and disposes of anti-neoplastic drugs and manages infusion treatments.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Murfreesboro campus in the Oncology/Hematology- Infusion Clinic.

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. 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 to 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. They direct the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and providing quality improvement and outcome utilization.

They provide a safe working environment while administering, handling, and disposing of anti neoplastic drugs and medical waste. They 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.

The Oncology/Hematology RN 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.

(N0O5 payscale) Preferred experience: Chemotherapy training and certification preferred 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: Full-time; based on the needs of the service Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Pay Schedule: N0O5

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 $87353 – $149419/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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