Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Nemours Children's Health • Wilmington, DE

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its pediatric Emergency Department in Wilmington, Delaware. The 44-bed department is equipped to handle pediatric emergencies for patients from birth through age 18. The nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, and providing care to assigned patients, using critical thinking to develop and evaluate care plans based on complex needs. The nurse also supports discharge planning, advocates for patients and families, and provides safe, appropriate care in accordance with Nursing Department standards.

Nemours is a nonprofit pediatric health system that provides family-centered care and works to improve children’s health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Its Whole Child Health approach emphasizes both prevention and treatment, and the organization is committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Two to three years of previous nursing experience.
• Emergency Department experience.
• Eligible for a Delaware state nursing license or compact license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Pediatric Emergency Department experience and pediatric experience.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and provide care to assigned patients.
• Use critical thinking to formulate nursing plans based on patients’ complex needs and problems.
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate nursing plans based on patients’ complex needs and problems.
• Assist patients and families with discharge planning so that anticipated problems and care needs are addressed.
• Advocate for patients and families while working with other members of the health care team.
• Provide safe and appropriate nursing care in accordance with Nursing Department standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree