Registered Nurse - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit (casual)

The Nemours Foundation • Wilmington, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the general pediatrics stepdown unit, 3 East, in Wilmington, Delaware. This casual position has rotating shifts. 3 East is a surgical intermediate care unit that provides post-operative care for patients with urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery needs. The unit also cares for patients with acute or end-stage renal disease and patients requiring intermediate nursing care because of tracheostomy and/or ventilator needs.

Patient rooms are equipped with oxygen, compressed air, suction, cardiorespiratory bedside monitors, and computers that provide access to electronic medical records. The unit uses the Synergy model to make patient assignments based on patient and family needs and nursing skill sets. Its goal is to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. 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.
• Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred; nurses with an associate's degree must receive a BSN within three years.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients in a surgical intermediate care unit.
• Care for patients requiring post-operative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery.
• Care for patients with acute or end-stage renal disease and patients with 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.
• Participate in patient assignments guided by the Synergy model and based on patient and family needs and nursing skill set.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree