Registered Nurse - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit

The Nemours Foundation • Wilmington, NC

3d • Onsite

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 requiring 10 12-hour shifts every 6 weeks, with rotating shifts and every-third-weekend and holiday rotation.

3 East is a surgical intermediate care unit caring for 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 patients requiring 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 complexity reflects the diverse skills needed for this patient population. The unit’s goal is to provide high-quality, cost-effective care. The Synergy model is used to make patient assignments based on patient and family needs and nursing skill set.

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.
• If holding an associate’s degree, must receive a BSN within three years.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients in a surgical intermediate care unit.
• Provide postoperative care for patients with urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery needs.
• Care for patients with acute and end-stage renal disease and patients requiring intermediate nursing care for tracheostomy and/or ventilator needs.
• Perform nursing competencies including chest tube management, pain management, blood product administration, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and central line care and management.
• Use the Synergy model to support patient assignments based on patient and family needs and nursing skill set.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree