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. 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. Learn more Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: At least 2 years' Oncology experience in an acute/ambulatory care setting At least 2-years' experience in Care Management and working with multidisciplinary teams Experience collaborator with internal and external care providers specifically in medical care transition of patients. Experience with high volumes of workload (patient census) with demonstrated flexibility, professionalism in support of patient care standards. Experience with educating patients, families, and caregivers on the diagnostic and staging process as well as current emerging treatment options available. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position may require potentially long periods of continued Moderate lifting of 15-44 pounds, Light lifting under 15 pounds, Moderate carrying of 15-44 pounds, Light carrying under 15 pounds, Straight pulling for 1 hour, Pushing for 1-3 hours, Reaching above shoulders, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking for 4 hours, Standing for 2-7 hours, Kneeling for 2 hours, Repeated bending for 2 hours, Climbing, use of legs and arms, Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Specific visual requirement 20/40 DVA; corrected, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted), Sitting for 8 hours, Simple grasping for 2-4 hours, Fine manipulation (including twisting) for 2 hours, Mental and emotional stability. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until September 23, 2022. The first cut-off date is April 4, 2022. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on a as-needed basis until positions are filled. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. The Registered Nurse, Oncology Care Navigator (OCN) supports patients and their families through the continuum of cancer care. The incumbent 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-specific components. The incumbent will develop and execute appropriate multi-disciplinary oncology navigation activities in collaboration with the Chief of Staff (COS), Associate Director, Patient Care Service (ADPCS), Deputy ADPCS, RN Disease Manager (DM), Group Practice Manager (GPM), Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT), Community Care Services (CCS) and others as needed in support of the Veteran's health needs. The incumbent will complete an annual strategic analytics to identify, assess, and prioritize the needs of the Veteran population as it relates to oncology care. Uses data-driven processes to prospectively and retrospectively identify indicators of ineffective or inefficient delivery of care and make recommendation for improvement. The OCN is responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key community stakeholders (e.g., community hospitals and providers, etc.). The incumbent participates in quantitative and qualitative data collection efforts as needed to support program evaluation and quality improvements. The OCN provides education/training to all clinicians and services on the OCN's role and processes. Serves as a single point of contact and resource for oncology care navigation ensuring continued communication with the VA Healthcare system, the Veteran, and Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), the community provider(s) and hospitals, etc. The incumbent assists Veterans in the transition through the continuum of care, in understanding processes regarding access to care, disease process, next steps, and overcoming barriers to care to include eligibility, referral initiation/renewal, and flow of care between the VA and community care, etc. The OCN serves as an essential link and bridge between Veterans, community providers, VA providers, PACT, CCS, and services to ensure Veterans receive the services and care needed. Will ensure a warm handoff (person-to-person verbal communication to provide continuity of care and a seamless transfer of information) for Veterans in transition from community care back to WTVAHCS PACT. The OCN documents the warm handoff in the Computerized Veteran Record System (CPRS). Additionally, the incumbent documents all Veteran interactions/encounters/communication using face-to-face, Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT), telephonic, VA Video Connect (VVC), or secure message (SM) in CPRS. Will appropriately code encounters/communication/historical notes using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Evaluation and Management (E&M), and DM-specific Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes. Encounters will be completed and signed within 72 hours of initiation. The incumbent conducts nursing peer reviews as assigned. The OCN is a member of the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) Program Committee and actively participates in care coordination meetings/committees as assigned. Participates in local and VISN oncology-related meetings including conferences and committees. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm\nTelework: Yes-as determined by the agency policy\nVirtual: THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]