Pediatric Cardiac Step-Down RN – Day/Night, 48h/6w

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Nurse to join the Cardiac Step-down Unit, a casual position with 48 hours every six weeks and day/night rotation (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am). The program includes a 3-month precepted orientation with additional didactic support, to prepare you for pediatric cardiac care.

The Nemours Cardiac Center provides comprehensive care for infants and children with complex cardiac conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN required or in BSN program.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• DE RN license required (Delaware).
• AHA BLS required.
• Current or eligible for Delaware State Board of Nursing registration.

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 patient needs and problems.
• Develops realistic long- and short-term goals based on patient/family needs.
• Implements patient plan of care for patients and family with complex needs.
• Evaluates patient and family response to care and modifies plan accordingly.
• Assists patient and family in discharge planning to ensure needs are met.
• Advocates for patient and family in coordination with the health care team.
• Provides safe nursing care in adherence to Nursing Department standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Discharge planning

Patient advocacy

Family communication

Documentation

Safety & standards adherence

Education

BSN

Job description

Nemours in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Nurse to join the Cardiac Step-down Unit, a casual position with 48 hours every six weeks and day/night rotation (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am). The program includes a 3-month precepted orientation with additional didactic support, to prepare you for pediatric cardiac care.

The Nemours Cardiac Center provides comprehensive care for infants and children with complex cardiac conditions.