Registered Nurse (RN) - 1W Observation Unit - Night Shift - Weekend Incentive Program (WIP)
About The Position
ChristianaCare is recruiting a Weekend Registered Nurse for its newly renovated 1W Medical Observation Unit at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. The role participates in the Weekender Incentive Program (WIP), working Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, in accordance with departmental guidelines, and working three of four weekends in a four-week schedule. Nurses may choose from the department’s established weekend scheduling options. WIP offers a special rate of pay and full benefits except paid time off; WIP employees must provide four weeks’ notice of resignation. The posting describes an 8-bed medical observation unit serving adult patients admitted under observation status, including patients being evaluated for possible stroke, syncope, or chest pain. The unit has high patient turnover and typical stays of 12–32 hours. Patients who need inpatient care are transferred to an appropriate inpatient unit. Team members may also have the opportunity to cross-train on 3 West, a 9-bed cardiac care unit focused on short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system whose mission is to serve its neighbors as caring health partners and provide effective, affordable systems of care. The organization emphasizes partnering with patients and families to meet individual health needs.
Requirements
- Current Delaware RN license or Compact RN license.
- At least two years of RN experience.
- BLS certification.
- BSN, or commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
- Availability to meet the WIP weekend schedule requirements.
Nice To Haves
- BSN.
- Acute care or sub-acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adult medical patients admitted under observation status.
- Work the department’s established weekend schedule, including three of four weekends in a four-week schedule.
- Work Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, per departmental guidelines.
- Provide four weeks’ notice of resignation when employed in a WIP position.
- May cross-train on 3 West, the hospital’s cardiac care unit.
Benefits
- WIP special rate of pay and full benefits, except paid time off.
- 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 (general benefits description; WIP benefits exclude PTO).
- 12 weeks of 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 on 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
