Seasonal Registered Nurse-Emergency Services

Seasonal Registered Nurse

Increase the elasticity of our current staffing model. Seasonal staffing model allows more adequate staffing coverage for departments experiencing high volume and acuity during winter months.  It also improves the ability to flex staffing numbers down during summer months.  Improve associate satisfaction with their ability to balance work and life.  Decrease the use of premium pay for units experiencing seasonal fluctuations. 

The pediatric Emergency Department (ED) at Nemours is a 44 bed Department, fully equipped to handle any kind of pediatric emergency in patients from birth to age 18.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The seasonal staffing program will begin effective September 1st through May 31st each year.   Associates work 1.0 FTE from September 1st through May 31st. and prn from June 1st through August 31st each year.  Associates are required to work 1 clinical shift per month plus 1 floating shift, or as otherwise determined by unit need.  (See Appendix A for eligibility and shift structure)

SCHEDULING

• Associates in the Seasonal Staffing Program will be hired to work in unit specific combination of shifts at 1.0 FTE during the months from September 1st through May 31st.  The seasonal staffing hours are defined by department management.   Deviations from the time frame can only be approved by the Department Manager in consultation with senior leadership. 
• Associates in the Seasonal Staffing Program are required to meet the department call requirement per unit expectations and 1 clinical shift per month during the summer months beginning June 1 through August 31st.  Associates are also eligible for additional time over planned 3- 4 shifts during summer months

Essential Job Functions:

• A registered nurse responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, and providing care to assigned patients
• Utilizes critical thinking to formulate nursing plan based on patient’s complex needs and problems.
• Formulates, implements and evaluates nursing plan based on patient complex needs and problems.
• Assists patient and family in discharge planning so that problems and care needs are anticipated and met.
• Serves as an advocate for patient and family in working with other members of the health care team.
• Provides safe and appropriate nursing care through adherence to Nursing Department standards.

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN Preferred
• Must have 2-3 years of previous nursing experience
• Pediatric ED and Pediatric preference preferred
• Must be eligible for Delaware State license (or compact license)
• Bilingual Preferred
• American Heart Association BLS Required upon hire

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment.  All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.  

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org). 

 

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.