Registered Nurse - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit
About The Position
Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its general pediatrics stepdown unit, 3 East, in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a part-time position working 48 hours biweekly on night shifts, with every-third-weekend and holiday rotation. 3 East is a surgical intermediate care unit serving patients who need postoperative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery. The unit also cares for patients with acute or end-stage renal disease and those needing intermediate nursing care for tracheostomy or ventilator needs. Patient rooms include oxygen, compressed air, suction, cardiorespiratory bedside monitors, and computers for accessing electronic medical records. Patient assignments use the Synergy model to match patient and family needs with nursing skills. The unit’s goal is to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Special equipment includes infusion, syringe, and feeding pumps; BiPAP respirators; oxygen delivery methods; PCA and 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.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of nursing experience.
- Must be eligible for or hold a current Delaware nursing license.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Passion for pediatrics and a professional, dedicated approach.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred; nurses with an associate's degree must receive a BSN within three years.
- Pediatric experience preferred.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to pediatric patients in a surgical intermediate care unit.
- Care for patients requiring postoperative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery.
- Care for patients with acute or end-stage renal disease and patients requiring intermediate care for tracheostomy or ventilator needs.
- Use the Synergy model to support patient assignments based on patient and family needs and nursing skill set.
- Apply relevant nursing competencies, including chest tube management, pain management, blood product administration, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and central line care and management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
