RN - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit (part-time)

Registered Nurse – General Pediatrics Step‑Down Unit Nemours is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our general pediatrics stepdown unit in Wilmington, Delaware . This position is FULL‑TIME , 72 hours biweekly, 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 those requiring an intermediate level of nursing care due to 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 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 Central line care and management Qualifications Professional and dedicated nurses passionate about pediatrics BSN preferred; if having an associate’s degree must receive a BSN within three years Pediatric experience preferredsey At least 6 months of nursing experience required Bilingual preferred Eligible for or currently holding a DE nursing license Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association #J-18808-Ljbffr Nemours Children's Health