Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical - Day Shift
About The Position
ChristianaCare—Wilmington Hospital in Delaware is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Medical Observation Unit. The RN will provide direct patient care, administer medications, collaborate with healthcare team members, evaluate patient conditions, and ensure patient safety and well-being. This unit provides 24-hour inpatient and observational care for adult and geriatric patients. The conditions of patients cared for in this area can be described as fair, good, and guarded. Patients are received, admitted, and transferred from the Emergency Department, the Step-Down Unit, the Intensive Care Unit, and Direct Admissions from the community and provider offices. The scope of services in the medical unit encompasses a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to stroke, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, cellulitis, substance use disorder, and psychiatric diagnoses. Working on a mixed-acuity unit will allow you to become ACLS certified, learn from critical and emergent patient situations, and use best practice techniques from evidence-based care. We encourage an environment of growth and expanding knowledge, promoting the clinical ladder, openness, and inclusivity. Our nurses have been on our unit for over 15 years, and we welcome anyone looking to find a place to grow into an excellent nurse.
Requirements
- RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Delaware
- One year of RN experience
- BLS required
Nice To Haves
- BSN Preferred or the commitment to obtaining a BSN within three years of the hire date
- Acute care or sub-acute care experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care
- Administer medications
- Collaborate with healthcare team members
- Evaluate patient conditions
- Ensure patient safety and well-being
Benefits
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
- Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out
- 12-week paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
- health insurance
- paid time off
- retirement
- an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
