Pediatric Oncology Nurse II - Kay 4 nights Weekend
About The Position
The Pediatric Oncology Nurse II works on Kay 4, a 17-bed inpatient unit at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that cares for patients with hematology disorders, leukemia, and lymphoma. The nurse provides age-appropriate care and supports patients enrolled in current treatment protocols. The unit offers small nurse-to-patient ratios and is part of a team focused on high-quality care and clinical breakthroughs for children with serious diseases. The position consists of three 12-hour night shifts per week, with assigned Saturday and Sunday shifts and alternating holiday requirements. The listed schedule is 36 hours per week and is part-time.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At least 18 months of clinical nursing experience.
- St. Jude or other registered nurse experience.
- Intermediate pediatric assessment, critical thinking, and pain assessment skills.
- Some experience in pediatric or oncology nursing.
- Working knowledge of research protocols.
- Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to age-related patient needs.
- Knowledge of growth and development principles for all ages served.
- Ability to assess and interpret age-specific patient data.
- Strong clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
- Proven performance in an earlier role.
- Current Tennessee Board of Nursing license for applicants whose primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Compact non-compact state; applicants residing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state must possess a current nursing license in their state of primary residence.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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 clinical nursing care to patients with hematology disorders, leukemia, and lymphoma.
- Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-related needs and apply knowledge of growth and development.
- Assess patients and interpret age-specific data about their status.
- Apply pediatric assessment, critical thinking, and pain assessment skills.
- Educate patients and provide care informed by research protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
