Pediatric Oncology Nurse: Inpatient Units

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Tennessee; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated nurses for their inpatient units, focusing on pediatric oncology care. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge treatments in a collaborative environment, making a real difference in the lives of children with serious illnesses. Candidates will thrive in a dynamic setting, providing compassionate care while advancing their nursing skills. Join a team that values passion, collaboration, and continuous learning, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to transforming patient outcomes. If you're ready to invest in your career and the future of pediatric healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Nursing required; Associate degree considered for internal employees.
• BLS required; PALS or ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients with hematology disorders.
• Collaborate with a team to support groundbreaking treatments and therapies.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Education Skills

Basic Pediatric Assessment

Pain Assessment Skills

Education

Bachelor's of Nursing

Associate Degree (for Internal Employees)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

St. Jude is currently looking for nurses for our Inpatient Units!

Think of what you could achieve if the best possible care was all that mattered. If you had the encouragement and opportunity to truly bond with the patients in your care. And if you could collaborate with the world’s brightest scientists, in a bench-to-bedside environment that put you on the leading edge of clinical breakthroughs for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases. It’s possible at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As a clinical professional with us, you’ll be part of a team that gives our all to make a difference in the lives of patients with the rarest of conditions. All while receiving the resources and support you need to advance your career and be the force behind the cures.

St. Jude Nurses provide the highest quality of care, every day. We bring our hearts and minds to the bedside of every child that we care for. We wipe their tears, we hold their hands, and we smile relentlessly, to remind this terrible disease that it will never win. Because of the unique nature of our work at St. Jude, your work on our team will be dynamic and challenging, but it will be some of the most rewarding work of your career.

PON I or II- Kay 4 Nights; 36 hours per week any night Sun- Sat

• 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.
• This is a night shift specific opportunity looking for an experienced nurse who has a desire to work with hematology, leukemia, or lymphoma patients.

PON I or II- Kay 5 nights; 36 hours per week any night Sat- Sun

• Kay 5 supports patients who are diagnosed with solid tumors or neuro-oncology disorders. Be a part of groundbreaking cell therapies or antibody infusions that work to improve outcomes in this patient population.
• This is a night shift specific opportunity looking for an experienced nurse who has a desire to work with solid tumor and neuro-oncology patients.

PON I or II- Bone Marrow Transplant nights; 24 hours per week any night Sat-Sun

• The Bone Marrow Transplant unit serves patients who are being worked up for or have recently received transplants or require cellular therapy. This is a unique patient population requiring care involving attention to detail, recognizing rejection or sepsis in early stages, and detailed patient education.
• This is a night shift specific opportunity looking for an experienced nurse who has a desire to work with hematology and oncology patients in the ICU.

Here at St. Jude, we provide the very best in patient care, and we’re looking for nurses who not only believe in, but who embody this mission: those who know and are driven by their passions, who thrive through collaboration, and who actively seek out new opportunities to learn and lead. If you’re hungry, humble, and smart, and if you’re looking to invest in a team that wants to invest in you, we’d love to consider your application.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's of Nursing required.
• For Internal St Jude employees only: Will consider Associate degree on career path to BSN; BSN required within 3 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), required. Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS, preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• No prior experience required.
• Basic pediatric assessment, critical thinking, and pain assessment skills.
• Familiarity with research protocols, preferred.
• Strong clinical nursing, interpersonal and patient education skills.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development for all ages served.
• Ability to assess and interpret age specific data about the patient’s status.
• Proven performance in earlier role.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• (LC: RN-TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure non-Compact state.
• (LC: RN-ARK or RN-MISS) 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).
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $31.50 - $55.00 per hour for the role of Pediatric Oncology Nurse: Inpatient Units.

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