nemours - Wilmington, DE, United States | 2024-09-12 20:50:00

Nemours is seeking a Specialty Nurse, Nephrology to join our Nemours Children’s Health team in Wilmington, DE.

 

The Nephrology Specialty Nurse is responsible for an area of specialized nursing practice and will be responsible for partnering with the providers and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care through participation in activities such as phone triage, scheduling questions, insurance authorization, letters, and communicating with families through Nemours portal messages. Additionally, the Nephrology Specialty Nurse will participate in patient and family education, in clinic or via phone, regarding common nephrology diagnoses and medications. The Nephrology Specialty Nurse will help facilitate management of the Ambulatory Blood Pressure Clinic. The specialty nurse will utilize the nursing process as a basis for providing and evaluating nursing care.  Candidates should have excellent time management skills, be a proactive worker, work well in a team environment, and possess the desire to engage in rheumatology patient care. 

 

Essential Functions

Performs ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient progress and revision of interdisciplinary plan of care related to patient needs. Identifies patient/family need for further resources and initiates appropriate teaching and/or referrals. Participates in responding to patient phone calls.  Explains treatment regimens to patient/family after having discussed with the physician or advanced practice provider. Demonstrates ability to share clinical knowledge with other members of the health care team; works collaboratively with Nursing Education Department to share subspecialty knowledge with nursing staff. Acts as a liaison between families and members of the health care team. Utilizes specialized body of knowledge and technical skills in nursing practice related to subspecialty in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy and protocol. Participates in the development of standards of care for the specialty patient population. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages; neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. Recognizes and identifies own learning needs and responsibility for continual development; strives to increase knowledge and identifies goals for professional growth.  Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality/Process Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations, and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation.

 

Requirements

• Active Delaware (or compact state) Registered Nurse Licensure Required
• BSN required; at least 3 years of related experience preferred
• Pediatric nursing experience required; prior Nephrology nursing experience preferred
• American Heart Asssociation BLS 

 

 

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