ChristianaCare
Nurse Residency Program: Medical or Surgical Track (Wilmington & Newark)
ChristianaCare, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19711
Are you a nursing student interested in our organization? Be sure to come by our
Newark Campus
on
December 16th from 12pm-3pm
for our Open House. Nursing leadership, current and recent graduated nurse residents and recruiters will be there to answer your questions about our nurse residency program.
Click here to register:
https://forms.office.com/r/TzLPKQMbLr
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 competencyReduction of errorReduced self-reported stressIncrease in job satisfaction
Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.
This exciting curriculum integrates:Lecture and simulation educationPeer supportUp 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. The preceptor led program followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.
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. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.
What we have to offer to you:
- We are a 3x recognized Magnet Status Hospital!
- Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
-
We offer a robust benefits package. Our healthcare benefits include medical, dental & eyecare, starting day one!
Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, competitive pay with shift
differentials, tuition
reimbursement.
Additional benefits include, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events.
- 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: Medical3C: Medical Intermediate Care Unit4C: Medical Intermediate Care Unit5B: Medical5C: Medical5N: 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 Surgical4D: Surgical Stepdown7E: Spine and Total Joint Replacement4W: Surgical Unit w/ Medical Overflow (Wilmington)7S: Joint Replacement (Wilmington
Requirements:Graduating from accredited registered nursing school (BSN Preferred)BLS requiredLess than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the programEligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or multi-state RN from a compact state
How to applyIn the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents." PDF format works best.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
Transcrip t (unofficial)
Two clinical recommendations will be required , but not at the time of the application.
If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.
What to Expect After Application:Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps, including: video interview and clinical referencesApplications to be sent for review by residency coordinatorsOffers to be made once all scheduled interviews are completed.
We are conducting in- person interviews every Wednesday and Thursday so be sure to complete the required steps to be seen by a hiring manager!
To be interviewed you must have completed:One
video on-demand interview through HireVue and have both clinical instructor references completed.
Fall Start Dates for Progressive Care Nurse Residency:January 6th
Spring Start Dates for Progressive Care Nurse Residency:February 3February 17March 3March 17March 31April 14April 28
If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact Cathleen Mengel, the Nurse Residency recruiter at
cathleen.s.mengel@christianacare.org
.
It is important to note that the DE license process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.
Newark Campus
on
December 16th from 12pm-3pm
for our Open House. Nursing leadership, current and recent graduated nurse residents and recruiters will be there to answer your questions about our nurse residency program.
Click here to register:
https://forms.office.com/r/TzLPKQMbLr
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 competencyReduction of errorReduced self-reported stressIncrease in job satisfaction
Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track.
This exciting curriculum integrates:Lecture and simulation educationPeer supportUp 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. The preceptor led program followed by continued residency meetings during months 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral members of our caregiver team.
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. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of two years within ChristianaCare and 15 months of those two years on the unit of hire. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.
What we have to offer to you:
- We are a 3x recognized Magnet Status Hospital!
- Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
-
We offer a robust benefits package. Our healthcare benefits include medical, dental & eyecare, starting day one!
Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, competitive pay with shift
differentials, tuition
reimbursement.
Additional benefits include, dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events.
- 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: Medical3C: Medical Intermediate Care Unit4C: Medical Intermediate Care Unit5B: Medical5C: Medical5N: 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 Surgical4D: Surgical Stepdown7E: Spine and Total Joint Replacement4W: Surgical Unit w/ Medical Overflow (Wilmington)7S: Joint Replacement (Wilmington
Requirements:Graduating from accredited registered nursing school (BSN Preferred)BLS requiredLess than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the programEligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or multi-state RN from a compact state
How to applyIn the section "My Experience," on the application, be sure to upload your cover letter and transcripts in the section "Resume/CV/Other Documents." PDF format works best.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
Transcrip t (unofficial)
Two clinical recommendations will be required , but not at the time of the application.
If it is determined the minimum qualifications are met, a separate email will be sent from an outside vendor for you to provide us with your clinical instructors’ information.
What to Expect After Application:Communication from Talent Acquisition Team about specific next steps, including: video interview and clinical referencesApplications to be sent for review by residency coordinatorsOffers to be made once all scheduled interviews are completed.
We are conducting in- person interviews every Wednesday and Thursday so be sure to complete the required steps to be seen by a hiring manager!
To be interviewed you must have completed:One
video on-demand interview through HireVue and have both clinical instructor references completed.
Fall Start Dates for Progressive Care Nurse Residency:January 6th
Spring Start Dates for Progressive Care Nurse Residency:February 3February 17March 3March 17March 31April 14April 28
If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact Cathleen Mengel, the Nurse Residency recruiter at
cathleen.s.mengel@christianacare.org
.
It is important to note that the DE license process may take 6-8 weeks to complete and the failure to do so will directly impact employees' ability to start a position if an offer is made. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the DE Board of Nursing website and begin the fingerprinting and background check process immediately after you submit your application.