Specialty Nurse-Developmental medicine

About the role

The Developmental Medicine and Psychiatry Specialty Nurse supports the Psychiatry and Developmental Medicine team at Nemours.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient progress and revises the interdisciplinary plan of care based on patient needs.
• Identifies patient/family needs for further resources and initiates appropriate teaching and/or referrals.
• Participates in responding to patient phone calls, explaining treatment regimens after consulting with physicians, and sharing clinical knowledge with the health care team.
• Acts as a liaison between families and members of the health care team.
• Utilizes specialized body of knowledge and technical skills in nursing practice related to subspecialty in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy, and protocol.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages, neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Recognizes and identifies own learning needs and responsibility for continual development, striving to increase knowledge and set goals for professional growth.
• Participates in the development of standards of care for the specialty patient population and participates in departmental and hospital programs for Quality/Process Assessment and Improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required
• Active Delaware (or compact state) Registered Nurse Licensure Required
• Additional state licensure may be required as determined
• Three years of related clinical experience in Developmental Pediatrics preferred but not necessary
• Prior pediatric nursing experience necessary
• Specialty Nurse hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Qualifications

Developmental Pediatric experience preferred but not necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of growth and development, pathophysiology, and family dynamics.

Benefits

Nemours Children's Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Company Information

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals and a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.