RN, ED (4P-4A)

Nemours-Children; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE is seeking a FULL-TIME Emergency Room RN for the 4P-4A schedule (0.9 FTE) in our pediatric ED. The role requires nursing licensure, BSN preferred, 2-3 years ED experience, pediatric ED preferred, and BLS certification on hire.

You will assess, plan, and provide care, discharge planning, and advocate for patients and families. Our team delivers family-centered care to patients from birth to 18 years old at Nemours, a leader in pediatric health with a

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• 2-3 years of previous nursing experience in ED.
• Emergency Department experience required; pediatric ED preferred.
• Must be eligible for Delaware State license (or compact license).
• Bilingual preferred; American Heart Association BLS required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and provide care to assigned pediatric ED patients.
• Utilize critical thinking to develop and adjust nursing plans.
• Implement and evaluate nursing plans for complex needs.
• Assist with discharge planning to ensure follow-up care.
• Advocate for patients and families as part of the health care team.
• Provide safe care in accordance with Nursing Department standards.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Discharge planning

Patient advocacy

Nursing standards

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

We are seeking a FULL-TIME Emergency Room RN in Wilmington, DE!!Nemours Children's Health 2025 LANTERN AWARD RECIPIENT!!

This position is FULL-TIME, 0.9 FTE, 4P-4A, every third weekend. One summer and one winter holiday per year. Busy season requires mandatory sign up to be on call for an eight-hour shift once every 6 weeks.

Hospital Virtual Tour:
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The pediatric Emergency Department (ED) at Nemours is a 44 bed Department, fully equipped to handle any kind of pediatric emergency in patients from birth to age 18.

Essential Job Functions:

• A registered nurse responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, and providing care to assigned patients
• Utilizes critical thinking to formulate nursing plan based on patient’s complex needs and problems.
• Formulates, implements and evaluates nursing plan based on patient complex needs and problems.
• Assists patient and family in discharge planning so that problems and care needs are anticipated and met.
• Serves as an advocate for patient and family in working with other members of the health care team.
• Provides safe and appropriate nursing care through adherence to Nursing Department standards.

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN Preferred
• Must have 2-3 years of previous nursing experience
• ED experience
• Pediatric ED and Pediatric preference preferred
• Mustbe eligible for Delaware State license (or compact license)
• Bilingual Preferred
• American Heart Association BLS Required upon hire

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.