Registered Nurse (Bone Marrow Transplant Unit)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (Bone Marrow Transplant Unit)

• Focus: Direct patient care nursing process, care coordination through the continuum, and discharge education

• Education/License: Graduate of an approved nursing program and hold a current, full, active, unrestricted RN license

Description

The Registered Nurse in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit is accountable for all elements of the nursing process, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating age-specific patient care. The role coordinates care across the continuum, provides patient and family education, supports patient self-management after discharge, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to influence outcomes. Performance includes active participation in unit/program quality improvement and customer service initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and/or supervise direct patient care using the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate)

• Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines

• Coordinate care focused on transitions through the continuum of care

• Provide patient and family education to support self-management after discharge

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to improve care outcomes

• Participate actively in unit/program quality improvement processes and customer service programs

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required (non-citizens only if citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy)

• English proficiency (written and spoken) for direct patient care

• Graduation from an approved nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or meet VA RN education pathways (including approved foreign education equivalency, if applicable)

• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN licensure in a U.S. state/territory/DC (or GNT temporary appointment while pursuing licensure)

• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete VA online onboarding and pre-employment requirements; comply with REAL ID identification requirements

• If selected for a testing-designated position: complete urinalysis drug screening

• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Ability to meet physical and emotional requirements for inpatient care

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards

• 50 days paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)

• Federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% employer contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• 1 full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

• Work schedule based on Service needs

• EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program): authorized; award amount up to $200,000; eligibility determined after review; must apply within four months of appointment; former EDRP participants ineligible