Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekend Incentive Program (WIP) - Night Shifts - 6 South Stepdown

Christiana Care Health Services • Wilmington, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Wilmington 6 South Stepdown Unit (6SS) at Wilmington Hospital. The role is part of the Weekend Incentive Program (WIP), working three out of four weeks per month on night-shift rotations. A typical shift is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; holidays are worked according to department guidelines.

The nurse works closely with hospitalists, specialty consultants, transitional nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team. Using a relationship-based care model, the nurse builds relationships with patients, families, and peers while assessing patients’ physical and emotional status, health history, health practices, and understanding of their disease and treatment. The nurse manages a team of three to four medical or surgical patients per shift, supports patient wellness and education, monitors patients, manages emergencies, and helps patients and families work toward realistic health goals.

ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system whose mission is to serve neighbors as expert, caring partners in their health by creating innovative, effective, and affordable systems of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; commitment to obtaining a BSN within three years of hire may be considered with relevant experience.
• Registered Nurse with two years of experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Commitment to obtaining Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Telemetry experience.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Progressive Care or Gerontology Certification preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient situations.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and emotional status, past health history, health practices, and the patient’s and family’s knowledge 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 hospitalists, specialty consultants, transitional nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team to achieve realistic healthcare goals for patients and 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.
• 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 through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level