Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery Fellowship
About The Position
Are you a Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Do you aspire to become a Labor & Delivery Nurse but need the training and experience to get there? Join ChristianaCare’s Labor & Delivery department at the Newark Campus and become part of a team that supports your professional growth every step of the way. About the Us We support over 6,500 births annually and we aim to serve our community as partners in their care with love and excellence. As an RN at ChristianaCare, you will practice with a standard of nursing excellence by providing optimal outcomes for safe delivery of care for our Labor and Delivery patients and families. About the Fellowship This is a paid fellowship track designed to prepare RNs with 15 months plus of Acute Care experience for a successful transition into Labor & Delivery (L&D). You will have the opportunity to train in the following areas for this position: Labor & Delivery, High Risk OB, OB Peri-Op, and Antenatal. The track includes: Didactic Training Classroom sessions led by an experienced L&D educator Orientation Modules via Learning Space Curriculum covering: Intro into Maternity High Risk series focusing on hypertensive disorders/preterm labor, sepsis/placenta disorders/OB hemorrhage, DKA/insulin gtt/diabetes. Basic Fetal Monitoring Basic Obstetric Emergencies (OBERT) POEP Modules (Perinatal Orientation & Education Program) Introduction to OR & Surginet Training Competency assessments to ensure clinical readiness Hands-On Clinical Training Rotations through the Labor & Delivery spaces including: L&D, Pre/Post, Circulating, OB High Risk and Antenatal. You will also complete shifts with the Baby Nurse in the department. Simulation-based training for emergency scenarios IV insertion, cervical exams and medication administration Direct mentorship and preceptorship from seasoned Labor & Delivery nurses Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and other medical professionals Upon completion, fellows will be equipped to function independently in all areas of Labor & Delivery. Note : This opportunity is only open to experienced RNs . New graduates will not be considered.
Requirements
- BSN required, or commitment to obtain within 3 years of start date
- Minimum 15 months of experience in an Acute Care setting required
- Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware
- Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and self-motivation
- Flexibility to manage a high volume of patients in a fast-paced Labor & Delivery department
- BLS – Required
- ACLS – Will obtain during orientation
- NRP – Will obtain during orientation
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities per department guidelines
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
- Tuition assistance and pre-paid options for select nursing programs
- 403(b) and defined contribution retirement plans
- Care.com membership with backup care services
- Wellness reimbursements and discounts on travel, entertainment, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
