Registered Nurse-Ambulatory Care Center

Nemours Children's Health; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for pediatric primary care in Milford, DE. The RN will provide safe, developmentally appropriate care, collaborate with clinicians, and support administrative governance of the clinical practice.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and phlebotomy, with travel between Milford and Salisbury locations as needed. BSN within 3 years of hire is preferred; DE nursing license required.

Qualifications

• RN required with current license.
• BSN preferred; willing to obtain BSN within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow the nursing process to deliver care: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Synthesize patient data and recognize complex situations for care team.
• Document ongoing evaluation of patient care.
• Provide care meeting professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Safely administer medications as prescribed by the provider.
• Triages patient calls using pediatric protocols and clinical guidance.
• Assist with in-office procedures within scope of license.
• Perform phlebotomy for blood samples and lab tests.
• Provide age-appropriate care to primary care patients.

Skills

Pediatric care

Patient assessment

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Telehealth triage

Clinical documentation

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family centered nursing care. The nurse provides safe nursing care to pediatric primary care patients with minimal guidance and bases practice on identified principles and standards of care. The RN is responsible for daily patient care, assessment and treatment in collaboration with the clinical medical provider and must be competent in caring for patients with moderate to complex health issues. The RN assists nurse manager or office manager with administrative issues that affect the clinical practices within the office and complies with the administrative policies and clinical protocols.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday between the hours of 7:30‑5:00. No weekend requirements. The associate will be required to travel between Milford and Salisbury locations.

Essential Functions

• Follow the nursing process to deliver care: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Synthesizes patient assessment data and recognizes complex situations prior to communicating with the care team.
• Documentation reflects ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of patient care.
• Provides care that meets professional standards of practice and meets regulatory requirements.
• Safely administers medications as prescribed by the provider.
• Triages patient calls utilizing Barton Schmidt pediatric protocols, national telehealth standards and clinical advice from the clinical provider.
• Assists the clinical provider with in‑office procedures within the scope of the nurse’s license.
• Performs phlebotomy to obtain blood specimens and back‑office laboratory tests.
• Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to primary care patients.

Additional Requirements

• RN required, BSN preferred. RN applicants must agree to obtain a BSN within 3 years of hire.
• Must have or be eligible for a DE nursing license.
• Pediatric office nurse experience required.
• Phone triage experience preferred.
• BLS certification with the American Heart Association required.