Registered Nurse-2B, Cardiac Step Down Unit (casual)

Nemours Children's Health • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Cardiac Step-down Unit. The nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, and providing care to assigned patients with complex medical and surgical needs. The role includes a rigorous orientation program with three months of precepted clinical and didactic experience, followed by an additional eight months of didactic support and other learning opportunities. The Nemours Cardiac Center provides comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular disease, while also conducting research and educating health professionals.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN required or currently enrolled in a BSN program.
• Must have a Delaware RN license.
• AHA BLS required.
• Must be current or eligible for registration with the Delaware State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document the initial and ongoing needs of children with complex medical and surgical needs.
• Use critical thinking to formulate a nursing plan based on patients’ complex needs and problems, and document the plan in the patient care plan.
• Develop realistic, appropriate short- and long-term goals based on patient and family needs.
• Implement plans of care for patients and families with critical and complex needs.
• Evaluate patients’ and families’ responses to care and modify the care plan accordingly.
• Assist patients and families with discharge planning so that anticipated problems and care needs are met.
• Advocate for patients and families while working with other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide safe and appropriate nursing care in accordance with Nursing Department standards.
• Assess, plan, and provide care to assigned patients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level