Research Nurse Jobs

About The Position

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.