Developmental Medicine & Psychiatry Nurse Specialist

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation seeks a Specialty Nurse to support the Psychiatry and Developmental Medicine team, focusing on ambulatory and outpatient care for pediatric patients. The Developmental Medicine and Psychiatry Specialty Nurse uses the nursing process, collaborates with the health care team, and provides education to patients and families.

Requirements include BSN and Delaware (or compact) RN licensure, with at least three years of related clinical experience; pediatric development

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Active Delaware (or compact state) Registered Nurse Licensure required; additional state licensure may be required.
• Three years of related clinical experience.
• Developmental Pediatric experience preferred but not required; pediatric nursing experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient progress and revision of interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Identifies patient/family need for further resources and initiates appropriate teaching and/or referrals.
• Participates in responding to patient phone calls and explains treatment regimens after discussing with the physician.
• Shared clinical knowledge with other health care team members; collaborates with Nursing Education Department to share subspecialty knowledge with nursing staff.
• Acts as a liaison between families and health care team members.
• Utilizes specialized nursing knowledge and skills in subspecialty per Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy.
• Participates in development of standards of care for the specialty patient population.
• Proficient in care of neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and adults.
• Recognizes learning needs and pursues professional development.
• Participates in Quality/Process Assessment and Improvement programs.

Education

BSN

Job description

The Nemours Foundation seeks a Specialty Nurse to support the Psychiatry and Developmental Medicine team, focusing on ambulatory and outpatient care for pediatric patients. The Developmental Medicine and Psychiatry Specialty Nurse uses the nursing process, collaborates with the health care team, and provides education to patients and families.

Requirements include BSN and Delaware (or compact) RN licensure, with at least three years of related clinical experience; pediatric development