Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: Kay 4 days
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Summary
Kay 4 supports patients with hematology disorders or leukemia and lymphoma disease at St. Jude. Be a part of caring for patients in the most current protocol enrollments that will revolutionize treatment for hematology and leukemia/lymphoma disease. Kay 4 is a 17-bed unit that offers small nurse to patient ratios.
Job description
This is a day shift position seeking nurses with at least one year of experience. This job will consist of three 12 hour shifts per week with rotating holiday and weekend shifts.
Minimum Education and/or Training
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred as applicable.
Minimum Experience
- BSN required with completion of 18 months of clinical nursing experience.
- St. Jude or other RN experience required.
- Intermediate pediatric assessment, critical thinking, and 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, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law
- Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure non-Compact state.
- Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) preferred.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to think critically, draw insights and connect the dots.
- Openness to change and adapting to changing times with resilience and flexibility.
- Skills in communicating complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences and influence others to see different points of view.
- Skills in direct patient care in various healthcare settings with an ability to provide hands-on care to patients, implement treatment plans, and work closely with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Prioritizes and ensures patient safety while complying with ethical principles, legal regulations and standards of care.
- Strong medical/clinical knowledge with an ability to provide comprehensive care to patients (e.g., care coordination, delivery care) across various healthcare settings.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of research and clinical trials to support implementation.
- Skills in engaging with patients and prioritizing and addressing needs with a focus on efficient, responsive, high-quality delivery.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- BSN required
- Current BLS certification
- 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 state of primary residence if a Nurse Licensure Compact state
- 18 months of clinical nursing experience
- St. Jude or other RN experience
- Intermediate pediatric assessment, critical thinking, and pain assessment skills
- Some experience in pediatric or oncology nursing
- Working knowledge of research protocols
- Strong knowledge of growth and development principles
- Strong clinical nursing, interpersonal, and patient education skills
Company overview
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-renowned pediatric research and treatment institution headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing cures for childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas, it stands as the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted exclusively to children. The hospital operates on a unique funding model where families never receive bills for treatment, travel, housing, or food, with costs exceeding $2 billion annually primarily supported by donations through its fundraising organization ALSAC. St. Jude treats approximately 8,600 patients each year from all 50 states and around the world, with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors, sickle cell disease, and infectious diseases. The institution employs over 7,000 staff members and maintains eight affiliate clinics across the United States. Through its St. Jude Global initiative, the hospital shares research and treatment protocols internationally, partnering with more than 350 institutions in over 90 countries. St. Jude has been instrumental in increasing childhood cancer survival rates from 20% in 1962 to over 80% today, while maintaining a robust research program that includes gene therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and precision medicine approaches.