St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: ICU

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
  • BSN with 18 months clinical nursing experience required.
  • Experience in pediatric or oncology nursing preferred.
  • Intermediate pediatric assessment and critical thinking skills needed.
  • Knowledge of research protocols essential.
  • Current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license required.
  • Certification as CPHON or OCN preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 nursing care in the ICU environment.
  • Support patients requiring ventilation and renal replacement therapy.
  • Administer hemodynamic support as needed.
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team of Intensivists and Advanced Practice Providers.
  • Employ critical thinking while using research approaches in care delivery.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with 36-hour workweeks, 12-hour shifts.
  • Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric hematology/oncology setting.
  • Access to advanced training and research opportunities.
  • Collaborative environment with medical professionals at the forefront of pediatric care.
Full Job Description
The Intensive Care Unit at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital provides critical support to patients who need it! The ICU is an 8-bed unit that provides 1:1 nursing care and has a dedicated team of Intensivists and Advanced Practice Providers who help support 24/7 critical care. Nurses in the ICU are trained to support patients who require ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and hemodynamic support. This unit offers nurses the opportunity to blend critical thinking with a research approach to pediatric hematology/oncology illnesses.

This position is considered full-time working 36 hours a week, 12 hours a day.

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 II: ICU.

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About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children's catastrophic diseases, particularly leukemia and other cancers. The hospital was founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas and is located in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. The hospital has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world. St. Jude is known for its groundbreaking research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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