Registered Nurse II, Ferris School, 3p-3a, Wilmington

Christiana Care Health Services•Wilmington, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare’s Juvenile Corrections at Ferris School seeks an experienced Registered Nurse II to provide hands-on nursing care to adolescents in a structured, secure treatment environment in Wilmington, Delaware. Ferris School is an ACA-accredited facility serving up to 72 court-committed males ages 13 to 18. The clinical team provides care for acute and chronic medical, behavioral health, mental health, social, and preventive needs, including assessments, screenings, wellness education, routine health maintenance, medication management, and care coordination. The nurse serves as an on-site clinical leader, providing patient-centered care, using sound clinical judgment, responding to urgent and emergent situations, and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role includes collaboration with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams, as well as supporting staff development, quality improvement, and clinical operations. The position is full-time flex, working 72 hours per biweekly pay period in 12-hour shifts from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Weekends and holidays are shared on a rotating basis. Flexible self-scheduling, shift differentials, leadership and provider support, and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license or eligibility for licensure in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey.
BLS certification required.
Clearance through the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS) background check with fingerprinting.
Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, professionalism, empathy, and sound decision-making.
Commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, security, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred; ADN considered with an agreement to complete a BSN within three years.
Two years of Registered Nurse experience in correctional, pediatric/adolescent, or psychiatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations with a range of clinical needs.
Conduct assessments and triage acute and chronic conditions.
Develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
Administer medications and perform clinical testing and procedures.
Assist providers and respond effectively to urgent and emergent situations.
Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, communicate clearly, and support positive outcomes.
Provide patient education and wellness counseling.
Support staff development and orientation.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and chart audits.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and required state systems.
Follow patient safety, infection prevention, security, medication-handling, and regulatory compliance protocols.
Help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support youth health, development, and transition back to their families and communities.