Pediatric Oncology Nurse II - Kay 4 Day Weekend
About The Position
The Pediatric Oncology Nurse II position is at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on the Kay 4 unit, which supports patients with hematology disorders or leukemia and lymphoma disease. This role involves caring for patients in current protocol enrollments that aim to revolutionize treatment for these diseases. Kay 4 is a 17-bed unit that offers small nurse to patient ratios, and the team provides the highest quality of care. The role involves three 12-hour shifts with assigned Saturday/Sunday and alternating holiday requirements. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is described as a place where the best possible care is the primary focus, offering encouragement, opportunity to bond with patients, and collaboration with scientists in a bench-to-bedside environment at the forefront of clinical breakthroughs for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases. Clinical professionals are part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients with rare conditions, while receiving resources and support for career advancement.
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
- Caring for patients with hematology disorders or leukemia and lymphoma disease.
- Participating in current protocol enrollments to revolutionize treatment.
- Providing the highest quality of care.
- Assessing and interpreting age-specific data about the patient’s status.
- Providing patient education.
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
