Pediatric Oncology Nurse I: Infusion Center | Transition Team

Department

Outpatient Clinics

Shift

Weekday Evening

Position Type

Part Time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Req #

JR7635

Job Description

The World’s Most Dedicated Never Give Up

As a Pediatric Oncology Nurse in our Infusion Center, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, tight-knit team that serves on the frontlines of patient care. By day, our ACU operates as an outpatient infusion center, providing chemotherapy, blood products, and other services as necessary. After hours, you’ll provide acute care to patients who need immediate attention. Because of the unique nature of our ACU, you’ll be faced with new challenges—and new rewards—every day.

Here at St. Jude, we set the bar in the very best of patient care, and we encourage applicants whose aspirations match the caliber of our work. If you’re quick on your feet, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are an uncompromising champion of quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Pediatric Oncology Nurse in our Infusion Center , you’ll be part of a fast-paced, tight-knit team that serves on the frontlines of patient care. By day, our ACU operates as an outpatient infusion center, providing chemotherapy, blood products, and other services as necessary. After hours, you’ll provide acute care to patients who need immediate attention. Because of the unique nature of our ACU, you’ll be faced with new challenges—and new rewards—every day.

Here at St. Jude, we set the bar in the very best of patient care, and we encourage applicants whose aspirations match the caliber of our work. If you’re quick on your feet, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are an uncompromising champion of quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Outpatient Department - 36 hours/week

Day shift 1000-2230 M-F with rotating weekend and holiday requirement

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) preferred.

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Promptly and effectively responds to patient queries and requests.

• Explores optimal solutions for patient needs with a focus on seamless hand-offs with other patient care teams.

• Escalates/ redirects effectively for quicker patient support with a focus on overall patient priorities.

• Applies basic knowledge of medical/ clinical terms and concepts for delivery of assigned routine tasks within own area, under supervision; Has foundational understanding of Clinical Trials and research.

• Seeks guidance from experienced healthcare team members, as needed.

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of clinical nursing and primary care coordination to provide high quality care and support to patients.

• Develops understanding of the principles of growth and development for all ages served.

• Applies strong understanding of ethical principles related to nursing practice; Complies with legal regulations and standards of care.