Registered Nurse - ED - Per Diem
Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the team in our Emergency Department. Serving the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County, the Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma, 27-bed unit and the first and only Geriatric certified Emergency Department in Delaware. Our ER management team values and promotes a work-life balance.
About the role
The staff nurse is a registered professional who plans and renders nursing care within an assigned nursing unit. They give direct patient care and maintain 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.
Schedule
- Per Diem mixed shift (7:00 pm – 7:30 am or 7 am – 7:30 pm)
- Every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays
Responsibilities
- Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Assists 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 and/or family/significant other about planned patient care and expected outcomes, documenting same.
- Identifies and appropriately utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; BSN highly preferred
- Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware
- Minimum 6–12 months experience working in the Emergency Room required
- BLS and ACLS certification required; must obtain PALS within 6 months of employment
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.