Registered Nurse- Pediatric Oncology, Day NEW UNIT EXPANSION
About The Position
Memorial Hermann is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Pediatric Oncology services at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. The hospital is expanding its services with a dedicated 12-bed Pediatric Oncology Unit, anticipated to open in Summer 2027. The unit will build on existing oncology services within the Children’s Special Care Unit and provide specialized care for pediatric patients and families in the Greater Houston area. The nurse collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver professional nursing care using the nursing process. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, assisting with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintaining medical records. The role involves coordinating and delivering patient care, planning treatment and discharge or transfer, and contributing to quality improvement and patient-centered outcomes. Nurses are hired into experience groupings: newly licensed RN, less than one year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Current State of Texas license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of pediatric and/or oncology nursing experience for the ideal candidate.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for the ideal candidate, or willingness to enroll in a BSN program.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
- Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) certification, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
- Bachelor of Nursing preferred in the general minimum qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to nursing skills, patient age, and population needs.
- Coordinate nursing-care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering care.
- Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
- Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
- Address patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service in accordance with established standards.
- Follow regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including those concerning time, supplies, productivity, and quality of service.
- Pursue professional growth through mandatory and continuing education and skills competency; support department goals and potentially serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
- Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in accordance with Memorial Hermann service standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Conduct nursing assessments, assist with examinations and treatment, educate patients, and maintain medical records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
