Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: Kay 5 nights

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

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About The Position

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is hiring a Pediatric Oncology Nurse II for Kay 5, a 17-bed unit supporting patients diagnosed with solid tumors or neuro-oncology disorders. The unit provides care that may include groundbreaking cell therapies and antibody infusions, and offers small nurse-to-patient ratios. Nurses collaborate with a clinical team in a bench-to-bedside research environment focused on improving outcomes for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases.

This is a full-time night-shift position working 36 hours per week, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. The role seeks nurses with at least one year of experience. Nurses provide age-appropriate care and use pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, and pain-assessment skills. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required; internal St. Jude employees with an associate degree may be considered if they are on a career path to a BSN, which must be completed within three years.

The estimated salary range is $31.50–$55.00 per hour. Actual compensation depends on factors such as skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing; internal St. Jude employees with an associate degree may be considered if on a career path to a BSN, which must be obtained within three years.
• At least one year of experience is sought for the position; the posting also lists 0–17 months of prior experience as preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Basic pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, and pain-assessment skills.
• Strong clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles for all ages served.
• Ability to assess and interpret age-specific patient status data.
• Proven performance in an earlier role.
• A current nursing license meeting the applicable Tennessee or Nurse Licensure Compact requirements based on the employee’s state of primary residence.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Familiarity with research protocols.
• Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) certification.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients with solid tumors or neuro-oncology disorders.
• Provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients on the assigned unit.
• Assess and interpret age-specific data about patients’ status.
• Use pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, and pain-assessment skills.
• Provide patient education and collaborate with the clinical care team.

What This Job Offers

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