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Form of workSchedule/Shift:
Full-time mid-shift (11:00 am - 11:30 pm) / Every third weekend and rotating holidays
Serving Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County, the Emergency Department at Saint Francis Hospital is a Level III Trauma, 27-bed unit. We care for various types of patients and are the first and only Geriatric certified Emergency Department in Delaware. Our ER management team values and promotes a work life balance.
The staff nurse is a registered professional who plans and renders nursing care within an assigned nursing unit. He/she gives direct patient care and maintains clinical records reflecting the patient’s condition, medication, treatment, examination, and progress according to the Delaware Nursing Practice Act and St. Francis Hospital’s policies and procedures.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Assist the emergent patient and documents accordingly on Emergency Room nursing tool.
Identifies patient needs based on objective data and follows through with appropriate documentation.
Implements appropriate Nursing actions to each patient that needs to be identified.
Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
Discusses with and includes patient an/or family significant other about planned patient care and expected outcomes and documents same.
Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Nursing required; BSN highly preferred
Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware
Previous ER and/or Acute Care experience highly preferred
BLS and ACLS certification required; must obtain PALS within 6 months of employment
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Effective First day of Hire)
Retirement Savings Program
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
And more!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
