Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: Kay 5 nights
About The Position
The World’s Most Dedicated Never Give Up Think of what you could achieve if the best possible care was all that mattered. If you had the encouragement and opportunity to truly bond with the patients in your care. And if you could collaborate with the world’s brightest scientists, in a bench-to-bedside environment that put you on the leading edge of clinical breakthroughs for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases. It’s possible at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As a clinical professional with us, you’ll be part of a team that gives our all to make a difference in the lives of patients with the rarest of conditions. All while receiving the resources and support you need to advance your career and be the force behind the cures. Kay 5 supports patients who are diagnosed with solid tumors or neuro-oncology disorders. Be a part of groundbreaking cell therapies or antibody infusions that work to improve outcomes in this patient population. Kay 5 is a 17-bed unit that offers small nurse to patient ratios . Here at St. Jude, we set the standard in patient care, and we encourage applicants whose aspirations match the caliber of our work. If you have a passion for mission-driven work and thrive in dynamic environments c ome join a prestigious nursing team who provides the highest quality of care, every day! This is a night shift position s eeking nurses with at least one year of experience.
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
- Provide care to patients diagnosed with solid tumors or neuro-oncology disorders.
- Administer groundbreaking cell therapies or antibody infusions.
- Provide the highest quality of care.
- Assess and interpret age specific data about the patient’s status.
- Provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on the assigned unit.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
