Registered Nurse - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit

Nemours-Children; 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, 72 hours biweekly position with night shifts and every third weekend/holiday rotation.

3 East is a surgical intermediate unit focusing on post-operative care and various pediatric conditions. The role requires DE nursing licensure, BLS certification, and a BSN preferred (or BSN within three years for associates holders).

Qualifications

• Pediatrics experience preferred; at least 6 months nursing experience required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be eligible for or have current DE nursing license.
• Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Bilingual

DE nursing license

BLS certification

Education

BSN preferred; if associate's degree must receive BSN within three years

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, 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
• Pediatric experience preferred
• At least 6 months of nursing experience required
• Bilingual Preferred
• Must be eligible for or have current DE nursing license.
• Must haveBLS certification through the American Heart Association.

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