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Summary The VA Puget Sound Health Care System is currently hiring one Registered Nurse to join the Radiation Oncology team in Seattle, WA. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Provide skilled nursing care, triage, and respond to urgent or emergency situations in a radiation oncology setting. Assist in coordination of daily clinic operations while supporting physicians and radiation therapists. Conduct comprehensive pre-consult reviews and new patient assessments; ensure accurate documentation in ARIA and CPRS. Educate patients and families on radiation treatment, side effects, and care plans; provide ongoing support throughout treatment. Coordinate and prepare patients for CT simulation and radiation procedures, including pre-medication and special instructions. Manage on-treatment visits (OTVs): perform assessments, document findings, and communicate with providers. Collaborate with inpatient and outpatient teams to ensure continuity and quality of patient care. Maintain clinic readiness by checking emergency equipment, stocking supplies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Schedule and coordinate patient appointments in ARIA; assist with workflow between consultations and treatments. Support departmental operations including pharmacy, supply chain, and front desk coordination as needed. Foster a supportive, respectful learning environment for new staff in the clinic. Other duties as assigned. 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: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (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 examination. 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