Registered Nurse (RN) - 1W Observation Unit - Wilmington
About The Position
ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to work in its newly renovated Medical Observation Unit. The 8-bed unit cares for adult medical patients admitted under observation status, including patients undergoing further evaluation for conditions such as stroke, syncope, and chest pain. The unit has a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover and typical stays of 12–32 hours. Patients requiring inpatient care are transitioned to the appropriate inpatient unit. Team members also have the opportunity to cross-train on 3 West, a 9-bed cardiac care unit for short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses. The position is a full-time night-shift role in Wilmington, Delaware, with weekend and holiday work according to departmental guidelines.
Requirements
- Delaware RN license or Compact RN license.
- At least two years of RN experience.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred, or commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
- Acute care or sub-acute care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adult medical patients admitted under observation status.
- Care for patients requiring further evaluation and testing for conditions including possible stroke, syncope, and chest pain.
- Support patient transitions to an appropriate inpatient unit when inpatient care is required.
- Cross-train on 3 West, the cardiac care unit, as an opportunity.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
- 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 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 vendors.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
