RN - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a Registered Nurse for our general pediatrics stepdown unit. This part-time role covers 48 hours biweekly with rotating or night shifts and every third weekend/holiday rotation.

The unit provides critical post-operative pediatric care in a high-acuity setting. Specialized care includes managing postoperative needs for urological issues, trauma, and general surgery patients, with advanced monitors and bedside equipment to support complex

Qualifications

• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• BSN preferred; if associate's degree, must complete BSN within three years.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be eligible for or have current DE nursing license.
• Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Skills

Pediatrics

Nursing experience

Bilingual

Education

BSN preferred

Associate's degree must become BSN within 3 years

Job description

Nemours is seeking aRegistered Nurse for our general pediatrics stepdown unitto join our team inWilmington, Delaware. This position is PART-TIME,48 hours biweekly, rotating or nightshifts, with every third weekend and holiday rotation.

3 East is a surgical intermediate unit with a high population of patients requiring post-operative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery. 3 East also cares for patients with acute and end stage renal disease and patients requiring an intermediate level of nursing care due to their tracheostomy and/or ventilator needs. Each patient room is equipped with oxygen, compressed air, and suction along with state-of-the-art cardiorespiratory bedside monitors and computers that enable the healthcare team to access a patient’s electronic medical record. The patient care complexity directly relates to the wide range of patient care skills required for this diverse patient population. The goal of this unit is to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. The Synergy model is used in making appropriate patient assignments based on patient and family needs and nursing skill set.

Special equipment used on this unit includes infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, BiPap respirators, Oxygen delivery methods, PCA & epidural pumps, wound vacutainers, ventilators and specialty beds. Nursing competencies include: chest tube management, pain management, blood product administration, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and central line care and management.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for professional and dedicated nurses passionate about pediatrics
• BSN preferred; if have associate's degree must receive BSN within three years
• Pediatric experience preferred
• At least 6 months of nursing experience required
• Bilingual Preferred
• Must be eligible for or have current DE nursing license.
• Must haveBLS certification through the American Heart Association.