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