Nurse (TeleOncology/Hematology Care Coordinator)

The TeleOncology Care Coordinator staff nurse is a registered nurse responsible for the highly specialized care of the cancer patient through the continuum of care: diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to oncology and hematology patients Provides patient management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning for the outpatient setting Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care Collects and tracks data specific to the diagnosis, diagnosis-specific work-up, treatment plan, and treatment experience of the patient with cancer Analyzes assessment data to determine the actual or potential patient care needs, or treatment team needs to care for the patient. Individualizes plans of care for the patient and caregiver support focusing on health promotion and maintenance, symptom management, rehabilitation, or a comfortable death Employs strategies to engage and empower patients to promote health and a safe environment at all phases in the cancer continuum from prevention through the end of life Collaborates with the patient and caregivers, the interprofessional team, and community resources in the conduct of nursing practice Seeks new knowledge that reflects the current state of hematology and oncology nursing and cancer care and promotes critical thinking and innovation. Participates in lifelong learning to maintain expertise in hematology and oncology nursing, disease-specific knowledge, regulatory standards guiding practice Must be a self-starter who is independent and flexible in practice. National TeleOncology is virtual service across 120+ VA sites of care and operates in 2 medical record systems. Performs other duties as assigned VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm or to meet the needs of the service Remote: This is a remote position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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

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. 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13069752. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations.…