NurseThe Infusion Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess, coordinate, facilitate, and deliver nursing care to complex oncology and infusion service patients throughout the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS). The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.The Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care; The RN is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age components. Duties The Infusion RN will receive their Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) within 60 days of arrival to the department and will maintain the certification while working within the department. Duties of the position are, but not limited to: Specialized knowledge and judgement for delivery of high quality and evidence-based care to oncology patients and their families. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. 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 with 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/trends, and reports ongoing care needs and outcomes to the interdisciplinary team. Direct the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and providing quality improvement and outcome utilization. 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. 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. Other duties as assigned. Preferred Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred 2-3 years RN experience in acute care preferred Infusion Clinic experience preferred Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Administration preferred Strong knowledge of assessing patient physical symptoms and lab work. EDRP - This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact susan.bringel@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more