Pediatric Oncology Nurse: Kay 3/IMCU Weekend days (Part time)

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Oncology Nurse for the Kay 3 unit, responsible for short-stay patients receiving chemotherapy and infusions. Weekend day shifts are required; holidays may be pre-assigned.

RN licensure in TN or compact state is required, with a BSN and 18 months of clinical nursing experience. BSN graduates with pediatric oncology or infusion care experience are encouraged to apply. ACLS/PALS are preferred, and prior St.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ACLS preferred.
• BSN with 18 months of clinical nursing experience.
• St. Jude RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for short-stay pediatric patients receiving chemotherapy and infusions.
• Assist in chemotherapy administration and protocol adherence.
• Provide intermediate level care and monitor evolving patient needs.
• Support patient education and family communication.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Critical thinking

Pediatric oncology nursing

Education

RN licensure (TN or compact)

BSN degree

Job description

The World's Most Dedicated Never Give Up

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.

The Kay 3 unit at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital focuses on providing care for short-stay patients who get admitted for chemotherapy and other infusions. This unit is versatile in the number of beds as well as the progressive levels of care offered for St. Jude patients. Kay 3 is built to flex up to 15 patient care beds, with a small cohort of those beds serving as ICU step-down. This unit offers small nurse to patient ratios to allow focus on navigating protocols, chemotherapy administration, and intermediate level care.

Day Weekends (Saturday + Sunday) required; pre-assigned holidays will be required.

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:

• Minimum Requirement: 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.
• 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) preferred.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.

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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $31.50 - $55.00 per hour for the role of Pediatric Oncology Nurse: Kay 3/IMCU Weekend days (Part time).

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