Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Resident - $40-61 per hour

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 Centers 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. This exciting curriculum integrates: 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. 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: Medical 3C: Medical Intermediate Care Unit 4C: Medical Intermediate Care Unit 5B: Medical 5C: Medical 5D: 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 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." 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 references Applications to be sent for review by residency coordinators Offers 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 Medical or Surgical Nurse Residency: September 30th October 14th October 28th November 11th November 25th December 9th If you have any issues with your application or any inquiries, please contact Cathleen Mengel, the Nurse Residency recruiter at . 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. ChristianaCare Job ID JR68624. Posted job title: Nurse Residency Program: Medical Or Surgical Track (Wilmington & Newark) About ChristianaCare Delivering health, not just healthcare, is our promise to our community. Which means you can be part of an organization that makes a difference in a big way by impacting the lives of other caregivers and people who live in the places we serve. From our clinical providers to our logistical support team, everyone here delivers care to our community through their roles. We are an organization that puts patients first. Our delivery of care and commitment to being excellent todayand even better tomorrowmake us who we are: caregivers who deliver more than healthcare. We invite you to join us in our quest for excellence. 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