Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Unit - Day Shift

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

2d•$42 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its 6B Medical Unit in Newark, Delaware. The nurse will work three 12-hour day shifts each week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including weekends and holidays according to department guidelines. The role uses a relationship-based care model to build connections with patients, families, and colleagues while upholding the organization’s values of love and excellence. 6B is a 40-patient inpatient unit serving adults aged 18 and older who need acute and/or chronic medical services. Diagnoses and services include pneumonia, syncope, diabetes management, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and altered mental status. Patients are admitted or transferred from the emergency department, ICU, step-down unit, home, and doctors’ offices. The charge nurse makes daily assignments based on patient diagnosis, condition, acuity, age, developmental level, and staff qualifications. ChristianaCare is a healthcare organization focused on improving health outcomes, expanding access to high-quality care, and lowering healthcare costs. Its network includes outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals, a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women’s health.

Requirements

RN license in Delaware or a Compact State.
At least one year of medical/surgical experience as an RN.
BLS certification.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed for the practice area, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, twisting, handling, stooping, and climbing.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred; alternatively, commitment to acquire a BSN within three years of the hire date.

Responsibilities

Implement a relationship-based care model and foster connections with patients, their families, and colleagues.
Provide nursing care to adult patients on the 6B Medical Unit, which treats acute and chronic medical conditions.
Work three 12-hour shifts each week, including weekends and holidays as required by department guidelines.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
12-week paid parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Annual care.com membership and access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
Retirement planning services and a financial mentor.
Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
Discounts through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
Employee assistance program.