Registered Nurse-Primary Care

Nemours Children's Health • Georgetown, DE

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a clinically competent practitioner of pediatric, family-centered nursing care. The nurse provides safe nursing care to 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 health issues. Assists nurse manager or Office manager with administrative issues that affect the clinical practices within the office, as well as comply with administrative policies and clinical protocols.

Requirements

• RN Required
• Must have or be eligible for DE nursing license
• Pediatric Office Nurse experience required
• BLS Certification with the American Heart Association required

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• RN applicants must agree to obtain BSN within 3 years of hire
• Phone Triage experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow the nursing process to deliver care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Synthesize patient assessment data and recognize complex situations prior to communicating with the care team.
• Ensure documentation reflects ongoing evaluation and effectiveness of patient care.
• Provide care that meets professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Safely administer medications as prescribed by the provider.
• Triage patient calls utilizing Barton Schmidt pediatric protocols, national telehealth standards, and clinical advice from the clinical provider.
• Assist the clinical provider with in-office procedures within the scope of the nurse’s license.
• Perform phlebotomy to obtain blood specimens and back-office laboratory tests.
• Provide age and developmentally appropriate care to primary care patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level