of Department: Serving Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County, the Intensive Care Unit at Saint Francis Hospital is a 10-bed unit. We care for various types of patients including but not limited to cardiac arrest, DKA, vascular, sepsis, overdoses, and more. Additionally, we perform CRRT for our renal failure patients.
We provide continuing education to keep our nurses up to date with critical care topics and have monthly Education Forums with our intensivist to discuss current topics related to our ICU. Our ICU management team values and promotes a work life balance. As a Registered Nurse you will: Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Completes a Nursing Assessment form on each patient within 24 hours. 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 and documents same. Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.
Instructs and documents patient in follow-up care/activities in preparation for transfer/discharge. Evaluates the patient’s/significant other’s understanding of instructions. Gives written instructions and materials to patients and families.
Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware or valid temporary permit. ASN Required, BSN Preferred, from an accredited school of nursing Previous Critical Care nursing experience required. BLS and ACLS Certification required.
Position Highlights: Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free onsite parking. Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
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For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed or economic status.
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. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.