Infusion Clinic RN at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Job Listing at DirectEmployers in Madison, WI (Job ID 4228988-2024-08-09)

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Summary The Infusion Clinic Specialty Nurse (ICN) is responsible and accountable for developing and implementing comprehensive patient care for the adult/geriatric hematology, oncology and medical patient population assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating activities and programs. These programs at the unit and service level improve the delivery of patient care and staff performance. The infusion clinic nurse is responsible for administration of both chemo and non-chemo medications. Responsibilities The ICN demonstrates a broad perspective of clinical practice and its relationship to unit, service, and hospital goals and objectives. The ICN independently uses sound judgment in making decisions regarding responsibilities and provides leadership to interdisciplinary groups at all levels. Leadership in decision-making at the service level is expected. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as the ICN requires minimal guidance except in unusual situations. Competency is demonstrated in performing clinical and management skills commensurate with assignment as documented on the ICN. The Infusion clinic RN is responsible for administering chemotherapy and nonchemotherapy medication to patient. All nurses in the Infusion Clinic will be required to complete: Chemotherapy Biotherapy: Fundamentals of Administration- within 3 months of hire ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate Course- after one year of hire ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Renewal Course- every two years following initial Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification The nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation is applied in an ongoing, systematic manner, which begins with the initial patient contact and continues through the post delivery of care. Thus, the nursing care encompasses a broad range of activities based on patient needs. They may include pre-appointment assessments, patient and family education, administration of medications, telephone triage, discharge planning, post-infusion follow-up, staff orientation, and preventative health and disease management. The nurse organizes care delivery in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a manner that promotes continuity and accountability for patient care. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 hour days with rotating hours between 0730-1800 Telework: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. 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 they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i. e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Preferred Experience: BSN or Higher Preferred 3-5 years nursing experience Preferred Ultrasound IV Experience Preferred Proficient in IV placement Preferred Infusion experience Preferred Chemo Experience Preferred Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while

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