Registered Nurse-Advanced Delivery Unit

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

36d

About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our growing Advanced Delivery Unit in Wilmington, DE! The primary role of the Registered Nurse is to implement the patient care delivery model for the patient and their family. The registered nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, providing and evaluating, the care provided to assigned patients

Requirements

Active registered nurse licensure for appropriate state (based upon location of practice site) required
Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification required
L&D experience
ASN required, If not already obtained, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) must be achieved within 3 years of date of hire.

Responsibilities

Independently develops, implements, evaluates, and modifies clinical practice to meet individual patient and family needs
Collects and interprets complex patient data
Serves as a coach to new graduates and clinical students
Identifies clinical questions
Seeks advice, resources or information to improve patient care
Utilizes and contributes to evidence based practice
Participates in unit based shared governance and/or committees to improve clinical practice
Determines and prioritizes the patients nursing care needs and maintains responsibility for directing aspects of care which are delegated to patient care team members
Initiates, implements and evaluates standards of care based on identified patient needs
Consistently shows empathy, sensitivity and insight and is able to intervene in stressful situations
Individualizes both emotional and physical pain management and comfort measures specific to patient and family
Further develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families and maintains appropriate boundaries
Contributes to a nurturing environment that is supportive of colleagues in less than optimal situations
Anticipates and integrates cultural differences into patient and family care
Fosters a non-discriminatory climate, recognizing, supporting and including cultural diversity in organizational and nursing policy development
Recognizes unique differences of patients and families. Incorporates these into patient plan of care
Provides for alternative means of communication as required to meet patient and family needs
Tailors nursing care to meet the age specific and developmentally appropriate needs of patient and family
Preserves and protects the confidentiality, autonomy, dignity and rights of patient and families
Advocates on behalf of patients/ families and personnel, promoting adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
Acts as resource for patients and families working towards resolution of ethical issues. Initiate’s ethics consult when appropriate
Effectively communicates and negotiates needed changes in a patient’s plan of care. Seeks opportunities to learn and be mentored
Works as a team member to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Supports colleagues by maintaining an attitude of respect and interdependency
Develops problem-solving strategies based upon the unique needs and strengths of the patient and family
Participates in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation
Demonstrates leadership ability in responding to situations and efficiently uses existing resources
Contributes toward the budget process. Engaged in unit-based fiscal accountability
Individualizes patient and family teaching. Utilize available electronic resource
Identifies areas of educational needs of others
Reviews patient teaching plans to ensure they are evidence based. Contributes to revision of standards of care policies
Helps evaluate effectiveness of patient and family education
Seeks out a mentor to facilitate individual growth
Participates in unit/departmental/ hospital educational programs