Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

The Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner practices in Hematology and Medical Oncology Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs mission. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification.

Duties include but not limited to: Independently manages Hematology and Oncology patients with acute and chronic conditions. Emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. Develops and implements individualized care plans. Demonstrates leadership in interdisciplinary team collaboration. Orders and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Monitors and manages treatment side effects and complications. Initiates referrals and consultations to specialty services. Provides education to patients and families. Assesses and adjusts treatment plans for optimal outcomes. Develops and follows Survivorship plans. Practices to the full extent of education, training, and certification. Executes medical regimens including administering medications. Role models professional and ethical conduct. Leads interdisciplinary teams. Educates and mentors colleagues and students. Assumes accountability for professional career development. Promotes cooperation and teamwork. Initiates and leads change to improve outcomes. Collaborates with stakeholders to enhance patient care. Participates in interdisciplinary workgroups. Engages in evidence-based practice. Implements quality improvement initiatives. Leads changes to enhance care quality. Performs comprehensive assessments. Develops individualized treatment plans. Demonstrates critical thinking in complex situations. Ensures continuity of care. Participates in program development and planning. Supports medical center missions. Treats customers respectfully. Provides consistent information per policies. Handles customer conflicts constructively. Protects sensitive data per privacy laws. Complies with security regulations. Reports security incidents. Maintains Basic Life Support certification. Completes mandatory education. Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and assignments. Ensures professional work standards. Maintains national board certification. Handles purchase responsibilities ethically. Adheres to purchase card program regulations. Strong knowledge of chemotherapy and biological agents, including prescribing. Ability to maintain treatment-related side effects and complications. 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 through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Tour of duty to be determined by supervisor. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Note* Enrollment/completion of ASCO Advanced Practice Provider program within 2 years. Completion of an Advanced Practice Provider Oncology Certification Exam within 3 years. Provide supportive document if chemotherapy certification from a previous job.