Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: Kay 5 nights
About The Position
The Pediatric Oncology Nurse II works on Kay 5, a 17-bed inpatient unit supporting patients with solid tumors and neuro-oncology disorders. The unit provides care involving groundbreaking cell therapies and antibody infusions, with small nurse-to-patient ratios. This is a night-shift role scheduled for 36 hours per week, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. The posting describes the position as part time in its position details and later as full time in the job description. The nurse provides age-appropriate care for patients with life-threatening diseases, using pediatric assessment, critical thinking, pain assessment, clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient education skills. The role requires a bachelor's degree in nursing and applicable nursing licensure. Basic Life Support certification is required; Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Current applicable nursing license: Tennessee license for those whose primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Compact non-compact state; for residents of a Nurse Licensure Compact state, a current nursing license in the state of primary residence.
- Basic pediatric assessment, critical thinking, and pain assessment skills.
- Strong clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
- Knowledge of the principles of growth and development for all ages served.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to age-related patient needs and assess and interpret age-specific patient data.
- Proven performance in an earlier role.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Familiarity with research protocols.
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) certification.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
- For current St. Jude employees only: an associate degree may be considered if the employee is on a career path to a BSN, which must be completed within three years.
- The posting states that 0–17 months of prior experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients with solid tumors or neuro-oncology disorders.
- Provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
- Assess and interpret age-specific data about patients' status.
- Apply pediatric assessment, critical thinking, pain assessment, clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
- Work rotating weekends and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
