Registered Nurse-Primary care

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation in Wilmington, DE seeks a Registered Nurse-Primary Care to provide pediatric, family-centered nursing care in the main hospital clinic.

The RN will perform assessments, coordinate with providers, administer medications, conduct phlebotomy, and support administrative and office workflows while maintaining standards.

BSN preferred; DE RN license required; BLS certification; pediatric office experience and phone triage experience are valued.

Qualifications

• RN license required; DE license eligible.
• BSN preferred; pediatric office experience advantageous.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follow the nursing process to deliver care: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Triages patient calls using pediatric protocols and clinical guidance.
• Assists with in-office procedures within the nurse's scope.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects laboratory specimens.
• Provides age-appropriate care and documents care and outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Nursing assessment

Phone triage

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Phlebotomy

Education

RN license in Delaware

BSN preferred

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse-Primary Care Main Hospital in Wilmington, DE.

Primary Functions:

The Registered Nurse is a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family centered nursing care. The nurse provides safe nursing care to the 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. The RN must be competent in caring for patients with moderate to complex heath issues. Assists nurse manager or Office manager with administrative issues which affect the clinical practices within the office as well as comply with the administrative policies and clinical protocols.

Essential Functions:

• Follow the nursing process to deliver care: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Synthesizes patient assessments 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 and medications as prescribed by the provider.
• Triages patient’s calls utilizing Barton Schmidt pediatric protocols, national teleheath 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 BSN within 3 years of hire
• Must have or be eligible forDE nursing license
• Pediatric Office Nurse experience required
• Phone Triage experience preferred
• BLS Certification with the American Heart Association required