Registered Nurse (RN) - Full time - Night Shift - $20,000 Sign on Bonus - 6 South Stepdown
About The Position
ChristianaCare is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Wilmington 6 South Stepdown Unit at Wilmington Hospital. This is a 36-hour-per-week night-shift position, with typical shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Weekends and holidays are scheduled according to department guidelines. The nurse will work closely with hospitalists, specialty consultants, transitional nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team. The role includes assessing patients’ physical and emotional status, health history and practices, and the patient’s and family’s understanding of the disease and its treatment. Using a relationship-based care model guided by excellence and love, the nurse builds relationships with patients, families, and peers. The nurse manages a team of three to four medical or surgical patients per shift, plans care to promote wellness, supports realistic health goals, and provides disease-related information and patient education. The role also involves closely monitoring patients, managing emergencies, and providing ongoing support and education to patients and families. Eligible successful candidates may qualify for a $20,000 sign-on bonus paid over 24 months. The stated hourly pay range is $42.11–$67.37; the actual offer depends on individual skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; candidates with relevant experience may be considered if committed to obtaining a BSN within three years of hire.
- Registered Nurse with two years of experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Ability to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing patient situations.
- Strong critical-thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Telemetry experience.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); candidates must commit to obtaining ACLS within six months of hire.
- Progressive Care or Gerontology Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical and emotional status, past health history, health practices, and the patient’s and family’s knowledge of the disease and its treatment.
- Build relationships with patients, families, and peers through a relationship-based care model.
- Manage three to four medical or surgical patients per shift.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve realistic healthcare goals for patients and their families.
- Plan nursing care that promotes patient wellness.
- Provide patients and families with information about disease processes and patient education.
- Closely monitor patients, manage emergencies, and provide ongoing support and education to patients and families.
- Work closely with hospitalists, specialty consultants, and transitional nursing staff.
Benefits
- Full 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 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Annual Care.com membership and access to backup dependent care services through Care@Work.
- Retirement planning services and a financial mentor.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and other offerings.
- Eligible positions include health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and an employee assistance program.
- Eligible candidates may receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus paid over 24 months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
