Pediatric Oncology Nurse II-Wknd

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Weekend Clinic Nurse for our Ambulatory Care Unit at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to serve a broad range of St. Jude patients, including routine protocols, high-intensity acute visits, and a mix of patients from across our range of clinics. This role requires critical thinking and collaboration with a team of nurses, NPs, and physicians to provide excellent patient care. The ideal candidate is quick on their feet, a great communicator, and takes pride in building a flexible and varied skill set.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Basic Life Support (BLS), required.
BSN required with completion of 18 months of clinical nursing experience.
St. Jude or other RN experience required.
Intermediate pediatric assessment, critical thinking, and pain assessment skills.
Some experience in pediatric or oncology nursing.
Working knowledge of research protocols.
Strong knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on the assigned unit.
Strong knowledge of the principles of growth and development for all ages served.
Strong ability to assess and interpret age specific data about the patient’s status.
Strong clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
Proven performance in earlier role.
Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure non-Compact state.
Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), OR Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS, preferred as applicable.
Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) preferred.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve a broad range of St. Jude patients: routine protocols, high-intensity acute visits, and a mix of patients from across our range of clinics.
Utilize every clinical skill in your toolbox to solve unique and variable problems.
Think critically and collaborate with your team of nurses, NPs, and physicians to provide the very best care for our patients.
Provide exemplary patient care.