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 OR 60 hours biweekly, rotating or night shifts with every third weekend and holiday rotation.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off: PTO accrual, Six paid holidays annually and one day of paid volunteer time off.
- Paid Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave for new parents at 100% pay.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 for approved courses.
- Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b) plan with immediate participation and matching contributions.
- Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D Insurance equal to one-time annual salary, up to $500,000.
- Disability Coverage: Short- and long-term disability coverage at 60% of salary for non-work-related disabilities.
2 West is a surgical intermediate unit with a high population of patients requiring post-operative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery. 2 West 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.
Qualifications:
- We are looking for professional and dedicated nurses passionate about pediatrics.
- BSN preferred; if have associate's degree must receive BSN within three years.
- Pediatric experience preferred.
- At least 6 months of nursing experience required.
- Bilingual Preferred.
- Must be eligible for or have current DE nursing license.
- Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
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