Developmental Medicine & Psychiatry Nurse (BSN)

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Delaware seeks a Developmental Medicine and Psychiatry Specialty Nurse to deliver specialized nursing care in ambulatory and outpatient settings, applying the nursing process to patients and families while leveraging knowledge of growth and development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the Nursing Education Department to share subspecialty expertise, coordinate care, and support quality improvement initiatives within the Nemours Foundation.

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• Active Delaware (or compact state) RN licensure required.
• Three years of related clinical experience.
• Pediatric developmental experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient progress and updates the care plan.
• Identifies resources and initiates teaching and referrals for patients and families.
• Responds to patient phone calls and explains treatment regimens after physician discussion.
• Shares clinical knowledge with the health care team and collaborates with Nursing Education to disseminate subspecialty knowledge.
• Acts as liaison between families and health care team for coordinated care.
• Applies nursing knowledge within the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Contributes to development of standards of care for the specialty patient population.
• Provides proficient care across all ages (neonates to adults).
• Identifies learning needs and pursues professional development.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Family-centered care

Education

BSN

Delaware RN Licensure

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Delaware seeks a Developmental Medicine and Psychiatry Specialty Nurse to deliver specialized nursing care in ambulatory and outpatient settings, applying the nursing process to patients and families while leveraging knowledge of growth and development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the Nursing Education Department to share subspecialty expertise, coordinate care, and support quality improvement initiatives within the Nemours Foundation.