Registered Nurse (RN) - 1W Observation Unit - Wilmington
About The Position
ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its newly renovated Medical Observation Unit. The unit cares for adult medical patients admitted under observation status, including patients being evaluated for conditions such as stroke, syncope, and chest pain. It is a fast-paced, observation-only environment with high patient turnover and typical stays of 12–32 hours. Patients needing inpatient care are transitioned to the appropriate inpatient unit. Team members may also cross-train on 3 West, a cardiac care unit focused on short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses. The position is full-time and is listed as a night-shift role, with hours stated as 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Weekend and holiday work follows department guidelines. The nurse partners with patients and families in providing care consistent with ChristianaCare’s mission to serve the community through effective, affordable, and valued healthcare.
Requirements
- A Delaware RN license or Compact RN license.
- Two years of RN experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- BSN preferred, or commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care or sub-acute care experience.
- BSN.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adult medical patients admitted under observation status.
- Care for patients undergoing evaluation and testing for conditions such as stroke, syncope, and chest pain.
- Support transitions to the appropriate inpatient unit when patients require inpatient care.
- Cross-train on 3 West, caring for short-stay patients with primary cardiac diagnoses.
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 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, movie tickets, and other offerings.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
