Specialty Nurse - Neurology at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

The Nemours Nursing Team is seeking a Neurology Specialty Nurse! The Neurology Specialty Nurse is responsible for an area of specialized nursing practice and will be responsible for partnering with the providers and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care through participation in activities such as phone triage, scheduling questions, insurance authorization, letters, and communicating with families through Nemours portal messages. Additionally, the Neurology Specialty Nurse will participate in patient and family education, in clinic or via phone, regarding common Neurology diagnoses and medications. The specialty nurse will utilize the nursing process as a basis for providing and evaluating nursing care. Candidates should have excellent time management skills, be a proactive worker, work well in a team environment, and possess the desire to engage in neurology patient care. The specialty nurse will also be educated regarding devices specific to neurology such as but not limited to Vagal nerve stimulators and glucometers.

Responsibilities:

• BSN required
• Active Delaware (or compact state) Registered Nurse Licensure Required
• American Heart Association BLS required
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience is required; 3+ preferred
• Pediatric nursing experience is required
• Prior neurology nursing experience is preferred