Developmental Medicine Pediatric Nurse Specialist

Nemours-Children; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a Developmental Medicine and Psychiatry Specialty Nurse to provide advanced nursing care in ambulatory and outpatient settings, leveraging growth, physiology, and family dynamics to support patients and families.

The role emphasizes ongoing assessment, care planning, patient education, and collaboration with the Nursing Education Department, families, and the healthcare team to improve outcomes across neonates to adults.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Active Delaware (or compact) RN licensure.
• Three years of related clinical experience.
• Developmental Pediatric experience preferred but not necessary.
• Specialty Nurse hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient progress and care plan revisions.
• Identify needs for resources and initiate teaching or referrals.
• Respond to patient calls and explain treatments after physician discussion.
• Share clinical knowledge with nursing staff; collaborate with Nursing Education Department.
• Act as liaison between families and health care team.
• Apply specialized nursing knowledge per Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy.
• Participate in development of standards of care for the specialty population.
• Demonstrate proficiency across neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and adults.
• Identify personal learning needs and pursue professional growth.
• Participate in Quality/Process Improvement programs.

Skills

Assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

RN Licensure (Delaware or compact)

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Developmental Medicine and Psychiatry Specialty Nurse to provide advanced nursing care in ambulatory and outpatient settings, leveraging growth, physiology, and family dynamics to support patients and families.

The role emphasizes ongoing assessment, care planning, patient education, and collaboration with the Nursing Education Department, families, and the healthcare team to improve outcomes across neonates to adults.