Nurse Practitioner
Memphis, TN
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research.
Currently, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner (Job Number 20876)
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive patient care and consultation to children and their families with palliative care needs. Conducts comprehensive assessments of children with life-threatening conditions and their families and establishes and coordinates the Individualized Care Plan (ICP). Serves as a member of the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Program and collaborates with the primary interdisciplinary care team to promote care with the goal to attend to suffering and improve the quality of life of seriously ill children and their families. Teaches palliative and end-of-life care to the primary care team and represents St. Jude Palliative and End-of-Life Care Program in clinical meetings, institutional committees and national groups.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, On Call: 1 out of every 3 days (phone coverage)
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St. Jude offers a positive working culture, professional advancement, & competitive compensation. Qualified applicants may apply for this position or others via our online process at: www.stjude.org/jobs
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Candidates receiving offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
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