Registered Nurse-Primary care

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Registered Nurse for Primary Care Main Hospital to provide pediatric, family-centered nursing care.

The RN delivers care using the nursing process, collaborates with clinicians, and supports in-office procedures, triage calls, and phlebotomy.

DE RN license is required; pediatric office experience and BLS are required; BSN is preferred and must be obtained within 3 years of hire.

Qualifications

• RN with licensure in Delaware required.
• BSN preferred; agreement to obtain BSN within 3 years of hire.
• Pediatric office nursing experience required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pediatric primary care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Synthesize patient data and recognize complex situations before team communication.
• Document ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of patient care.
• Provide care that meets professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Safely administer medications as prescribed by the provider.
• Assist provider with in-office procedures within nursing scope.
• Perform phlebotomy for blood specimens and basic lab tests.
• Provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients in primary care.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Phone triage

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Nurse license - Delaware

BSN preferred (to be obtained within 3 years)

Job description

Job Description

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

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 for DE nursing license
  • Pediatric Office Nurse experience required
  • Phone Triage experience preferred
  • BLS Certification with the American Heart Association required

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 .