Registered Nurse-Emergency Department (ED)

Fadona; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wilmington is seeking a Professional Nurse for their Emergency Department. Candidates should have a nursing degree, relevant certifications, and experience in emergency care. The role involves providing urgent nursing care, managing patient assessments, and coordinating care plans in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal retirement benefits

Insurance

Full-time schedule with rotating shifts

Qualifications

• Proficient in English, graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred with minimum 5 years ED experience.
• Possess current ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, delegate tasks, and supervise staff.
• Deliver urgent and emergent care for various conditions.
• Assess patients and develop care plans.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Triage experience

Charge nurse experience

Nursing care

Health education

Education

Graduate of a school of professional nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS certification

BLS certification

TNCC certification

CEN certification

TCRN certification

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Wilmington VHA in the Emergency Department (ED).

Qualifications Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by an accrediting agency such as ACEN or CCNE at the time the program was completed.
• OR individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing with coursework equivalent to a bachelor's degree may become registered with a state licensing board prior to completing the bridge program.
• Upon obtaining a State license, the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment after graduation from the bridge program.
• For foreign graduates, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration meets the graduation requirement from an approved nursing school.
• Foreign nursing education higher than an associate degree requires degree equivalency validation from a recognized agency like ICD.
• Current unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in a US state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: Candidates meeting education requirements but lacking licensure may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure, with possible extensions.

Grade Determinations and Scope:

• Education and practice dimensions determine grade level, detailed in the online assessment.
• Nurse I - Level I: Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Nurse I - Level II: ADN/Diploma + 1 year experience or BSN.
• Nurse I - Level III: ADN/Diploma + 2 years or BSN + 1 year or MSN with no experience.
• Nurse II: BSN + 2 years or MSN + 1 year or related master's degree + 1 year experience, or Doctoral degree in Nursing with no experience.
• Nurse III: MSN + 2 years or related master's + 2 years experience, or Doctoral degree + experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN preferred, with minimum 5 years ED experience.
• Experience in triage and charge nurse roles.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications; TNCC, CEN, TCRN, or other BCEN certifications preferred.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Visual acuity, hearing, speech, manual dexterity, and ability to work long periods standing, walking, stooping, etc.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in stressful situations.

Duties:

• Provide individual nursing care, delegate tasks, and supervise staff.
• Deliver urgent and emergent care for various medical, surgical, and psychiatric conditions.
• Assess patients, develop care plans, implement, and evaluate care.
• Coordinate care, provide health education, and promote health.
• Position offers competitive salary, paid time off, federal retirement benefits, insurance, licensure, and a full-time schedule with rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.