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. The Pediatric Oncology Nurse II position on Kay 4 nights (36 hours per week) supports patients with hematology disorders or leukemia and lymphoma disease. This is a night shift specific opportunity for an experienced nurse passionate about working with these patient populations. St. Jude seeks nurses who embody its mission, are driven by their passions, thrive through collaboration, and actively seek new learning and leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate is hungry, humble, and smart, and looking 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 skills.
- Intermediate critical thinking skills.
- Intermediate pain assessment skills.
- Some experience in pediatric or oncology nursing.
- Working knowledge of research protocols.
- 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 skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong patient education skills.
- Current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure non-Compact state.
- 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, 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.
- Care for patients enrolled in current protocol enrollments that will revolutionize treatment for hematology and leukemia/lymphoma disease.
- Bring hearts and minds to the bedside, wiping tears, holding hands, and smiling relentlessly to combat disease.
- Work in a dynamic and challenging, yet rewarding, environment.
- Assess and interpret age-specific data about the patient’s status.
- Provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on the assigned unit.
- Utilize strong clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
- Demonstrate proven performance in earlier roles.
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
