Radiation Oncology/Hematology Oncology Registered Nurse

The Oncology RN uses specialized knowledge to provide specific care in oncology-specific areas, including chemotherapy administration, oncology electronic ordering systems, and calculating drug dosages. This position would include cross training to work in both radiation and hematology oncology clinics. This position is located in the Acute Outpatient Division in the Milwaukee VAMC.

Responsibilities of the incumbent in this position include but are not limited to: Use a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems with measurable outcomes. Complete physiological assessments and completes documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance to established policies and procedures. Triage patient problems and assists 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. 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. Conduct 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. Monitor 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. NOTE: This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments. 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: Days with variable start times. Telework: Not Available 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. 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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.