Registered Nurse - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit (casual)
About The Position
Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its general pediatrics stepdown unit, 3 East, in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a casual position with rotating shifts. 3 East is a surgical intermediate care unit serving patients who need post-operative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery. The unit also cares for patients with acute or end-stage renal disease and patients who require intermediate nursing care for tracheostomy and/or ventilator needs. Patient rooms have oxygen, compressed air, suction, cardiorespiratory bedside monitors, and computers for accessing electronic medical records. Patient care 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 vacuums; 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. Nemours Children's Health is a nonprofit pediatric health system providing clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Its Whole Child Health approach emphasizes prevention and treatment in partnership with communities. The organization states that inclusion and belonging guide its strategy, with a commitment to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and supporting associates, patients, and families.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of nursing experience.
- Must be eligible for or hold a current Delaware nursing license.
- Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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/stepdown unit.
- Care for patients receiving post-operative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery.
- Care for patients with acute or end-stage renal disease and patients needing intermediate nursing care related to tracheostomy and/or ventilator needs.
- Use nursing competencies including chest tube management, pain management, blood product administration, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and central line care and management.
- Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care and participate in assignments made according to patient and family needs and nursing skill set.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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