Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: K4 nights
About The Position
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking nurses for its Inpatient Units. This role offers the opportunity to provide the highest quality of care, bond with patients, and collaborate with scientists in a bench-to-bedside environment focused on treating children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases. As a clinical professional, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients with rare conditions, while receiving the resources and support needed to advance your career. St. Jude Nurses bring their hearts and minds to patient care, providing dynamic and challenging, yet rewarding work. This specific opportunity is for the Kay 4 night shift, supporting patients with hematology disorders or leukemia and lymphoma disease. The role involves caring for patients in current protocol enrollments that aim to revolutionize treatment for these diseases. We are looking for experienced nurses who embody the mission of St. Jude, are driven by passion, thrive through collaboration, and actively seek learning and leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate is hungry, humble, and smart, and seeks to invest in a team that invests in them.
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.
- 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
- Provide the highest quality of care to pediatric patients with hematology disorders, leukemia, or lymphoma.
- Work on the Kay 4 inpatient unit, focusing on patients enrolled in current protocol treatments.
- Collaborate with scientists and other healthcare professionals in a bench-to-bedside environment.
- Provide age-appropriate care based on a strong understanding of growth and development principles.
- Assess and interpret age-specific data about patient status.
- Utilize strong clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
- Participate in rotating holiday and weekend requirements.
- Maintain working knowledge of research protocols.
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
