Pediatric LPN Nurse — Collaborative Care & Growth

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide age-appropriate nursing care and education in collaboration with the care team.

You will report deviations, assess needs with families, and coordinate with RNs and MDs to prioritize patient care. The role requires 2+ years of nursing experience, pediatric or oncology exposure preferred, and possession of a Tennessee LPN license or an equivalent state license under licensure compacts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing is required.
• Minimum of 2+ years nursing experience; pediatric/oncology preferred.
• Must hold a Tennessee LPN license or a state with Nurse Licensure Compact equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate nursing care and education in collaboration with other team members.
• Report deviations from the patient’s rooms promptly.
• Participate in assessing knowledge base and learning needs of patients and families.
• Consult with licensed healthcare providers to prioritize patient care needs.
• Recommend referrals to other licensed healthcare professionals.
• Ensure optimal implementations of the plan of care and to promote continuity of care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Graduate of a school of nursing

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide age-appropriate nursing care and education in collaboration with the care team.

You will report deviations, assess needs with families, and coordinate with RNs and MDs to prioritize patient care. The role requires 2+ years of nursing experience, pediatric or oncology exposure preferred, and possession of a Tennessee LPN license or an equivalent state license under licensure compacts.