Medical Nurse Resident

4 weeks ago


Newark, Delaware, United States ChristianaCare Full time

ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Resident for a nursing job in Newark, Delaware.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Nurse Resident
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

Senior Nursing Students, Nurse Graduates and new RN's, it is time to apply for our Nurse Residency Program: Medical or Surgical Track for both Newark and Wilmington Campuses

The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

Research demonstrates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to:

  • Increase in competency
  • Reduction of error
  • Reduced self-reported stress
  • Increase in job satisfaction

Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.

  • Lecture and simulation education
  • Peer support
  • Up to 16 weeks (as determined by your individual transition to practice needs) of preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.

Our medical and surgical nursing units at Newark and Wilmington campuses serve an adolescent/adult/geriatric population with a wide variety of complex diagnoses and surgical procedures. Nurses having successfully completed the residency will have built a strong foundation for nursing practice in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire.

What we have to offer to you:

- We are a 3x recognized Magnet Status Hospital

- Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

- Advance Your Nursing Skills by providing a higher level of care.

Currently, the following Medical units are available (units are subject to change any time based on the needs of the hospital):

3B: Medical

3C: Medical Intermediate Care Unit

4C: Medical Intermediate Care Unit

5B: Medical

5C: Medical

5N: Medical (Wilmington)

6B: Medical Teaching Unit

Currently, the following Surgical units are available (units are subject to change any time based on the needs of the hospital):

2C: Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Surgical

4D: Surgical Stepdown

7E: Spine and Total Joint Replacement

4W: Surgical Unit w/ Medical Overflow (Wilmington)

7S: Joint Replacement (Wilmington)

Requirements:

  • Graduating from accredited registered nursing school (BSN Preferred)
  • BLS required
  • Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program
  • Eligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or multi-state RN from a compact state

How to apply

  • In the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents."
  • Submit a cover letter for the Medical or Surgical Nurse Residency expressing your interest in this specific program/specialty.
  • Please address your cover letters to either Cheryl Muffley (Medical) or Debbie Lykens (Surgical)
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  • Two clinical recommendations will be required, but not at the time of the application.

What to Expect After Application:

  • Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps, including: video interview and clinical references
  • Applications to be sent for review by residency coordinators
  • Offers to be made once all scheduled interviews are completed.

About ChristianaCare

Delivering health, not just healthcare, is our promise to our community.

From our clinical providers to our logistical support team, everyone here delivers care to our community through their roles. Our delivery of care and commitment to being excellent today—and even better tomorrow—make us who we are: caregivers who deliver more than healthcare.

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Cancelation protection
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program


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