Pediatric Oncology Nurse II: ICU

The World’s Most Dedicated Never Give Up. Think of what you could achieve if the best possible care was all that mattered, as well as the opportunity to truly bond with the patients in your care. This is possible e Children’s Research Hospital, where you will collaborate with the world’s brightest scientists in a bench‑to‑bedside environment that puts you on the leading edge of clinical breakthroughs for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life‑threatening diseases.

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) e Children’s Research Hospital supports patients who need critical care. It is an 8‑bed unit that delivers 1:1 nursing care and is supported by a dedicated team of Intensivists and Advanced Practice Providers 24/7. Nursing duties include caring for patients who require ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and hemodynamic support while blending critical thinking with a research approach to pediatric hematology/oncology illnesses.

• Provide 1:1 nursing care in a critical care setting.
• Support patients requiring ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and hemodynamic support.
• Employ intermediate pediatric assessment, critical thinking, and pain assessment skills.
• Utilize working knowledge of research protocols and age‑specific clinical nursing standards.
• Deliver patient education, documentation, and teamwork with the ICU multidisciplinary team.

• Education and Training
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Experience
  Minimum of 18 months of clinical nursing experience, including St. Jude or other RN experience. Proven performance in earlier nursing roles.
• Licensure and Certification
  Registered Nurse (RN) license with current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license (or a Nurse Licensure Compact state license). Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) preferred;
  Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of growth and development across all ages and the ability to assess and interpret age‑specific data about patient status.
• Excellent interpersonal, patient education, and clinical nursing skills.

Compensation: 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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