Pediatric Oncology Nurse: Kay 3/IMCU Weekend days (Part time)
About The Position
The Pediatric Oncology Nurse works on Kay 3 at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, caring for short-stay patients admitted for chemotherapy and other infusions. Kay 3 can flex to 15 patient care beds, including a small cohort of ICU step-down beds. The unit provides small nurse-to-patient ratios and care that includes navigating protocols, administering chemotherapy, and intermediate-level care. The position is scheduled for weekend day shifts on Saturday and Sunday. Pre-assigned holidays are also required. The role requires a BSN and at least 18 months of clinical nursing experience, along with RN experience at St. Jude or elsewhere. Candidates need pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, pain-assessment, clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient-education skills, as well as some pediatric or oncology nursing experience and working knowledge of research protocols.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- BSN required.
- At least 18 months of clinical nursing experience.
- St. Jude or other RN experience required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Intermediate pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, and pain-assessment skills.
- Some experience in pediatric or oncology nursing.
- Working knowledge of research protocols.
- Knowledge and skills 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.
- Strong clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient-education skills.
- Proven performance in an earlier role.
- Current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if the primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure non-Compact state; if the primary residence is in a Nurse Licensure Compact state, a current nursing license in the state of primary residence is required.
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 care for short-stay patients admitted for chemotherapy and other infusions.
- Navigate treatment protocols and administer chemotherapy.
- Provide intermediate-level care, including care for patients in ICU step-down beds.
- Assess patients and interpret age-specific data about their status.
- Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-related needs and growth and development.
- Provide patient education and pain assessment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
