Registered Nurse - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit

Overview

Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse for our general pediatrics stepdown unit to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware
. This position is FULL-TIME, 72 hours biweekly, 12-hour rotating shifts, with every third weekend and holiday rotation
.

3 East is a surgical intermediate unit with a high population of patients requiring post-operative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery. 3 East also cares for patients with acute and end stage renal disease and patients requiring an intermediate level of nursing care due to their tracheostomy and/or ventilator needs. Each patient room is equipped with oxygen, compressed air, and suction along with state-of-the-art cardiorespiratory bedside monitors and computers that enable the healthcare team to access a patient’s electronic medical record.

The patient care complexity directly relates to the wide range of patient care skills required for this diverse patient population. The goal of this unit is to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. The Synergy model is used in making appropriate patient assignments based on patient and family needs and nursing skill set.

Special equipment used on this unit 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 care, ventilator management, and central line care and management.

• Provide direct patient care to pediatric patients in a general pediatrics stepdown unit in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor and manage post-operative needs, respiratory support, and device care (e.g., ventilators, tracheostomies) as needed.
• Administer medications, including blood products and IV therapies, per hospital policy.
• Utilize the Synergy model for patient assignments based on patient and family needs and nursing skill set.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols; participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Professional and dedicated nurses with a passion for pediatrics.
• BSN preferred; if an associate's degree is held, must obtain a BSN within three years.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be eligible for or have a current Delaware nursing license.
• Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.