Registered Nurse - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Nemours Foundation in Wilmington, Delaware seeks a Registered Nurse for the general pediatrics stepdown unit. This is a FULL-TIME position with 72 hours biweekly, night shifts, and every third weekend/holiday rotation.

The unit handles post-operative pediatric care with advanced monitoring and supportive equipment. The ideal candidate will have pediatric nursing experience, at least 6 months, a licensed DE RN, BLS certification, and preferably a BSN.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; if associate's degree, must receive BSN within three years.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Eligible for or have current DE nursing license.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsabilités

• Provide postoperative pediatric care on a general pediatrics stepdown unit.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes with nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to plan and implement patient care.

Connaissances

Nursing

Pediatrics

Bilingual

Patient care

Formation

BSN preferred

Associate's degree path to BSN within 3 years

DE nursing license

Description du poste

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.

#LI-MR1