Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: Kay 4 days

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

35d • $32 - $55 • Onsite

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 role supports patients enrolled in current treatment protocols and provides age-appropriate, high-quality nursing care in collaboration with healthcare teams. The unit offers small nurse-to-patient ratios.

This is a weekday day-shift position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekend and holiday shifts. The position is part-time, with 36 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN required.
• At least 18 months of clinical nursing experience; St. Jude or other RN experience is required.
• Some pediatric or oncology nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current nursing license applicable to the employee’s primary residence and state licensure requirements.
• Intermediate pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, and pain-assessment skills.
• Working knowledge of research protocols.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to patients’ age-related needs and growth and development.
• Strong clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient-education skills.
• Proven performance in an earlier role.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, communicate complex ideas clearly, deliver results, and provide direct patient care.

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 direct nursing care and implement treatment plans for pediatric patients with hematology disorders, leukemia, or lymphoma.
• Assess patients using age-specific data and provide care appropriate to their growth, development, and individual needs.
• Apply intermediate pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, and pain-assessment skills.
• Coordinate patient care and collaborate with healthcare teams to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Support the implementation of research protocols and clinical trials.
• Prioritize patient safety and follow ethical principles, legal regulations, and standards of care.
• Communicate clinical information effectively to patients, families, colleagues, and other audiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient-care quality, systems, processes, and communication.
• Engage patients, seek feedback, and address patient needs to support an integrated care experience.

What This Job Offers

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