Registered Nurse - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse for our general pediatrics stepdown unit in Wilmington, Delaware. This part-time night-shift position requires a compassionate, skilled nurse to monitor post-operative pediatric patients, manage IV therapies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates have pediatric experience, a DE nursing license or eligibility, and BLS certification. BSN preferred; if you hold an associate's degree you must pursue BSN within three years.

Qualifications

• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience.
• DE nursing license eligibility required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• BSN preferred; if associate's degree, must obtain BSN within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for pediatric patients on a general pediatrics stepdown unit.
• Monitor post-operative patients and manage care for renal and tracheostomy needs.
• Administer medications and use infusion pumps and other unit equipment.
• Document patient information in the EMR and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Pediatrics nursing

Bilingual

Nursing skills

Education

BSN preferred

ADN with BSN within 3 years

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse for our general pediatrics stepdown unit to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware. This position is PART-TIME,48 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.