Pediatric Cardiac Step-Down RN – BSN Preferred

Nemours; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a Nurse to join our Cardiac Step-down Unit in the Wilmington area. This position supports the Nemours Cardiac Center's mission to deliver comprehensive pediatric care with a focus on complex cardiac conditions.

The position requires a BSN, Delaware RN license, and BLS certification, with prior healthcare experience preferred. The role entails day/night rotation across shifts and a structured orientation program to develop advanced pediatric nursing skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certification: Must have DE RN License.
• AHA BLS required.
• Current or eligible for registration with Delaware State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents initial and ongoing needs for children with complex medical and surgical needs.
• Utilizes critical thinking to formulate nursing plan based on patients complex needs and problems.
• Develops long- and short-term goals based on patient/family needs.
• Implements patient plan of care for patients and family with both critical and complex needs.
• Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and modified care plan accordingly.
• Assists patient and family in discharge planning so that problems and care needs are anticipated and met.
• Serves as an advocate for patient and family in working with other members of the health care team.
• Provides safe and appropriate nursing care through adherence to Nursing Department standards.

Education

BSN

Delaware RN License

AHA BLS Certification

Delaware State Board of Nursing registration

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Nurse to join our Cardiac Step-down Unit in the Wilmington area. This position supports the Nemours Cardiac Center's mission to deliver comprehensive pediatric care with a focus on complex cardiac conditions.

The position requires a BSN, Delaware RN license, and BLS certification, with prior healthcare experience preferred. The role entails day/night rotation across shifts and a structured orientation program to develop advanced pediatric nursing skills.