Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse for our general pediatrics stepdown unit to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware . This position is casual, 48 hrs in 6 weeks, rotating shifts, with weekend and holiday rotation.
3 East is a surgical intermediate unit with patients requiring post-operative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery. The unit also cares for patients with acute and end-stage renal disease, tracheostomy, or ventilator needs. Each patient room is equipped with oxygen, compressed air, suction, and advanced cardiorespiratory monitors and computers for electronic medical record access. The patient care complexity requires diverse nursing skills. The unit aims to provide high-quality, cost-effective care, using the Synergy model for patient assignments based on needs and skills.
Special equipment includes infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, BiPap respirators, oxygen delivery methods, PCA & epidural pumps, wound vacutainers, ventilators, and specialty beds. Nursing competencies include chest tube management, pain management, blood product administration, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy and ventilator care, and central line management.
Qualifications:
- Passionate about pediatrics and professional nursing
- BSN preferred; if holding an associate's degree, must obtain BSN within three years
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Minimum 6 months of nursing experience
- Bilingual skills preferred
- Eligible for or current DE nursing license
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
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Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system, with over 1.7 million patient encounters annually, operating in five states through two hospitalsNemours Children's Hospital in Delaware and Florida. Our network includes 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices, and over 40 hospitalists serving 19 hospitals. We generate more than $1.7 billion annually from patient services, contributions, and other income.
We are committed to discovering better ways to improve children's health, focusing on prevention, research, advocacy, education, and community involvement. We strive to provide culturally relevant care, reduce health disparities, and foster an inclusive environment. Our mission extends beyond clinical treatment to ensure the well-being of future generations.
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