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Specialty Nurse-Psychiatry & Developmental Medicine

Nemours

Wilmington, DE
27 days ago

Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Specialty Nurse to join the Psychiatry and Developmental Medicine team, providing specialized nursing care in outpatient settings. This role involves assessing patient needs, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and enhancing family support while striving for continual professional development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct and indirect care to patients and families in outpatient settings
  • Perform ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient progress
  • Identify patient/family needs for further resources and initiate appropriate teaching/referrals
  • Participate in responding to patient phone calls and explain treatment regimens
  • Collaborate with the nursing education department to share subspecialty knowledge
  • Act as a liaison between families and healthcare team members
  • Participate in the development of standards of care for specialty patient population
  • Engage in quality/process assessment and improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • BSN
  • Active Delaware (or compact state) Registered Nurse Licensure
  • Three years of related clinical experience
  • Prior pediatric nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Developmental Pediatric experience