Registered Nurse, Ferris School, 7P-7A, Wilmington, DE

About the role

Join our dedicated medical team on our north campus location in Wilmington, DE. This full-time flex role (72h biweekly) covers night shifts (7P–7A) with weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. You'll deliver high-impact, hands-on nursing care to adolescents during some of the most defining moments of their lives.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, triaging, treatments, medication administration, and facilitating continuity of care by coordinating provider referrals and appointments as needed
• Conduct intake screenings and health evaluations for newly admitted youth
• Maintain patient conditions, vital signs, and treatment responses, documenting thoroughly
• Interpret and report abnormal test values, perform EKGs independently as indicated
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide crisis intervention
• Collaborate with MDs, APNs, behavioral health, and detention staff for care coordination
• Educate youth on health, hygiene, and wellness
• Comply with VFC, PREA, Suicide Awareness/Response, ACA; including Audit prep
• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with ACA standards
• Uphold infection control policies and maintain a safe high-risk clinical environment
• Communicate effectively with youth, families, and staff while maintaining boundaries

Requirements

• Current Delaware RN license
• BLS certification

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; ADN/ASN considered with 3-year BSN completion agreement
• Experience with adolescents who have endured complex trauma, pediatrics, psychiatric nursing, community health, emergency care and/or correctional setting encouraged
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and remain calm and confident during crisis
• Commitment to nonjudgmental, compassionate, patient-centered care in a secure setting

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to handle crisis situations
• Therapeutic intervention skills
• Documentation proficiency

Benefits

We offer a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit here.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $35.39 - $56.63

Schedule

Full-Time Flex (72 hrs/biweekly), 12-hour Night Shifts (7P–7A)

Post End Date

Dec 25, 2026