Advanced Practice Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

About the role

St. Cloud VA Health Care System is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse - Hematology/Oncology to serve Veterans at Community Based Outpatient Clinic locations in Brainerd, Alexandria, and Montevideo. The position is full‑time, based out of the Alexandria, MN location, with at least 75 % travel between the clinics. This vacancy is posted concurrently for Physician, Physician Assistant, and Advanced Practice Nurse applicants.

Responsibilities

As part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network’s Whole Health System of care, the Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) supports Primary and Specialty Medicine by collaborating with providers, healthcare professionals, and VA and non‑VA organizations to ensure timely, cost‑effective clinical services for Veterans. The role involves creating personalized health plans within healing relationships and environments, and connecting care back to the Veteran’s community.

• Leads and organizes delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning.
• Uses advanced clinical knowledge and judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision making, and evaluating outcomes.
• Functions as an expert in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities.
• Systematically evaluates current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within the area of expertise.
• Guides, develops, and supports staff from a leadership perspective.
• Uses professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities.

Qualifications

• Hold a full and unrestricted nursing license from any U.S. state or territory.

Pay

Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % VA matching contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care coverage (many federal insurance programs portable into retirement).

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.