Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: Kay 4 days

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

2d • $32 - $55

About The Position

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is hiring a Pediatric Oncology Nurse II for Kay 4, a 17-bed unit caring for patients with hematology disorders, leukemia, and lymphoma. The unit participates in current treatment protocols and offers small nurse-to-patient ratios. Nurses work as part of a clinical team supporting high-quality care and research advances for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases.

This is a day-shift position requiring at least one year of experience. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• At least 18 months of clinical nursing experience; St. Jude or other registered nurse experience required.
• Some pediatric or oncology nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current nursing license according to the requirements for the candidate’s state of residence and applicable Nurse Licensure Compact rules.
• Intermediate pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, and pain-assessment skills.
• Working knowledge of research protocols.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to patients’ age-related needs, including principles of growth and development and age-specific assessment.
• Strong clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
• Demonstrated performance in an earlier role.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work calmly through change.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to provide direct patient care, apply clinical knowledge, and address patient needs independently within the nurse’s area of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), as applicable.
• Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) certification.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients with hematology disorders, leukemia, or lymphoma.
• Assess patients, interpret age-specific clinical data, and provide care appropriate to patients’ age-related needs and growth and development.
• Implement treatment plans and work with healthcare teams to support patient outcomes and care coordination.
• Prioritize patient safety while following ethical principles, legal requirements, and standards of care.
• Apply knowledge of research and clinical trials to support implementation of protocols.
• Communicate clinical information and complex ideas clearly to patients, families, colleagues, and other audiences.
• Engage patients to understand their needs and feedback, and help improve care processes and communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient-care quality and suggest solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level