Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekend Incentive Program (WIP) - Night Shifts - 6 South Stepdown
About The Position
ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Wilmington 6 South Stepdown Unit at Wilmington Hospital. The role is part of the Weekend Incentive Program (WIP), working three out of every four weeks on night shifts. Typical shifts are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; holiday work follows department guidelines. The nurse works closely with hospitalists, specialty consultants, transitional nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team. Using a relationship-based care model guided by ChristianaCare’s values of excellence and love, the nurse assesses patients’ physical and emotional status, health histories and practices, and patients’ and families’ understanding of disease and treatment. The nurse manages a team of three to four medical or surgical patients per shift, plans care to promote wellness, provides disease-related information and education, monitors patients, responds to emergencies, and offers ongoing support to patients and families.
Requirements
- BSN required; candidates with relevant experience may be considered if they commit to obtaining a BSN within three years of hire.
- Registered Nurse with two years of experience.
- BLS required.
- Must commit to obtaining ACLS within six months of hire.
- 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.
- ACLS certification preferred.
- Progressive Care or Gerontology Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical and emotional status, health history, health practices, and the patient’s and family’s understanding of the disease and its treatment.
- Build relationships with patients, families, and peers through a relationship-based care model.
- Manage a team of three to four medical or surgical patients per shift.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to establish realistic healthcare goals for patients and their families.
- Plan nursing care to promote 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.
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 membership to Care.com 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
