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Registered Nurse – Cancer Care Navigator

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This job is a Registered Nurse Cancer Care Navigator at the Nashville, Tennessee VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The nurse guides Veterans through cancer care, from first suspicion of cancer through treatment, survivorship, or end of life. It is open to the public and to current VA employees, has 2 vacancies, and allows ad-hoc telework.

Telework eligible2 vacancies in Nashville, TN; the announcement may also be used to fill more vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public and to current federal employees of the VA. You must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Assess, plan, give, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Coordinate care across providers, VA programs, and community services.
  • Track each patient's cancer care steps from diagnosis through end of life.
  • Teach patients and caregivers about their care and self-management.
  • Work with the care team on each patient's medical and emotional needs.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: Required nursing experience depends on your degree and the nurse level it must match, such as Nurse I Level II or Level III, with 0 to 2 years needed. Experience in oncology nurse navigation or care coordination is strongly preferred.

With education: A bachelor's (BSN) or master's (MSN) degree in nursing can qualify you with less or no experience. The nursing school must be accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or be a foreign school with a current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing registration.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or DC

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume or CV with your name and contact details
  • Month and year for each job start and end date
  • Names, cities, and states of schools, degree types, and graduation months and years
  • RN license state, number, and expiration date
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Transcripts if you rely on education to qualify

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your questionnaire and resume. Your nursing experience is checked for quality in five areas, and references may be checked. Missing required information may make you ineligible or lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show month and year for each job and school, plus your RN license number and expiration date.
  • Describe any oncology navigation or care coordination work clearly, since it is strongly preferred.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and upload your DD-214 if you qualify.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time; work schedule is based on the needs of the service. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with rare exceptions under VA policy
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and proof of identity; non-REAL ID licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • Yearly seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Physical demands: lift 30+ pounds, stand and walk most of the day
  • Proficiency in basic written and spoken English

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$87,353 – $149,419 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBTG-13100591-27-JM

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