NEW GRADUATE RN - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit

NemoursCareerSite; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse for our general pediatrics stepdown unit in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a FULL-TIME position offering 72 hours biweekly, with rotating or night shifts and every third weekend and holiday rotation.

The role focuses on post-operative pediatric care on 3 East, including patients with renal issues and ventilator needs. A DE nursing license and BLS are required; BSN is preferred. Bilingual candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current Delaware nursing license or eligibility.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association required.
• BSN preferred; if ADN, BSN must be completed within three years.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative pediatric care on the 3 East unit.
• Monitor patient conditions with bedside monitors and EMR access.
• Collaborate with the care team to plan and adjust patient care.
• Assist with tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and wound/line care.

Skills

Bilingual Preferred

Education

BSN preferred

Associate's degree acceptable with BSN within 3 years

Tools

DE nursing license

BLS certification

Job description

Nemours is seeking aRegistered Nurse for our general pediatrics stepdown unitto join our team inWilmington, Delaware. This position is FULL-TIME,72 hours biweekly, rotating or nightshifts, with every third weekend and holiday rotation.

3 East is a surgical intermediate unit with a high population of patients requiring post-operative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery. 3 East also cares for patients with acute and end stage renal disease and patients requiring an intermediate level of nursing care due to their tracheostomy and/or ventilator needs. Each patient room is equipped with oxygen, compressed air, and suction along with state-of-the-art cardiorespiratory bedside monitors and computers that enable the healthcare team to access a patient’s electronic medical record. The patient care complexity directly relates to the wide range of patient care skills required for this diverse patient population. The goal of this unit is to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. The Synergy model is used in making appropriate patient assignments based on patient and family needs and nursing skill set.

Special equipment used on this unit includes infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, BiPap respirators, Oxygen delivery methods, PCA & epidural pumps, wound vacutainers, ventilators and specialty beds. Nursing competencies include: chest tube management, pain management, blood product administration, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and central line care and management.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for professional and dedicated nurses passionate about pediatrics
• BSN preferred; if have associate's degree must receive BSN within three years
• Bilingual Preferred
• Must be eligible for or have current DE nursing license.
• Must haveBLS certification through the American Heart Association.