Registered Nurse - OR

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Delaware is seeking an experienced nurse or new graduate for the Operating Room under the Perioperative Nurse Residency Program. The 6-month residency transitions to the perioperative RN with educator support and simulation-based learning.

The role requires 32 hours in 2 weeks with weekend, call and holiday commitments, and focuses on safe, family-centered care in the OR. The position collaborates with Nemours Children's Health Surgery Center in Malvern, PA and

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; if you have an Associate's degree, you must be willing to obtain a BSN within three years.
• Active Delaware or compact RN license is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS required; PALS within six months; ACLS within one year.
• Must apply for NJ and PA license if not already obtained or covered by compact license within six months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the operating room for all patient populations.
• Collaborate with Nemours Children's Health Surgery Center teams to optimize resources and patient outcomes.

Skills

BSN preferred

BSN within 3 years

Delaware/compact RN license

BLS

PALS within 6 months

ACLS within 1 year

Education

BSN preferred

Associate's degree in Nursing

Active Delaware or compact RN license

BLS certification

PALS certification within 6 months

ACLS certification within 1 year

Job description

Registered Nurse - OR (Finance)

Nemours is seeking an experienced nurse or new grad for the Operating Room!

The Perioperative Nurse Residency Program at Nemours is a 6 month program designed for experienced registered nurses transitioning to the role of a perioperative registered nurse. The program is supported by nurse educators and preceptors utilizing module-based education and simulation based on individual adult learning styles.

Learn more about the Perioperative Residency!

Position is 32 hours in 2 weeks with weekend, call and holiday requirements.

The role of the Perioperative RN is to be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the operating room for all patient populations. This primary position at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, will include collaboration with the Nemours Children's Health, Surgery Center, Malvern, PA and the Nemours Children's Health, Surgery Center, Deptford, NJ to optimize available resources in achieving optimal patient outcomes .

Requirements:

• BSN Preferred ; if have Associate's degree must be willing to get BSN within three years
• Active Delaware or compact RN license required
• Current American Heart Association BLS required; PALS within six months; ACLS within one year
• Must apply for NJ and PA license is not already obtained or covered by compact license within six months

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children’s health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .