Registered Nurse - E/M Shift - 6A ACE Unit
End Date: 4/30/2021
Location: Newark, Delaware
Position Type: Nursing
Shift: Evening Shift, Rotation Evening/Morning
Christiana Care Health System, a Magnet® health care organization with over 1,100 beds between its two hospitals (Christiana Hospital & Wilmington Hospital) and the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore, has been honored repeatedly as "One of America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report.
Highlights
Three time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)
Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
Generous PTO, Competitive pay with shift differentials & Robust Benefits Package.
The Christiana Hospital is actively seeking a Registered Nurse to 36 hours per week on the Evening/ Midnight Shift at our Christiana Hospital on the Acute Care for the Elderly Unit (ACE Unit). Weekend and Holidays - per the guidelines of the department.
Responsibilities~
In this role, we work closely to deliver care that supports elderly patients facing an acute illness. The patient population, for this unit is older adults, typically age 70 and above. Our focus is maintaining function, providing education, and maintaining safety! As a member of the 6A team you will engage in a true relationship based care model, building relationships with patients and families as well as with your peers, guided by our values of love and excellence.
Our Nurses will assist in managing a team of 5 medical patients per shift and work with the interdisciplinary team that includes a unit based Nurse Practitioner, both an attending and consulted physicians, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other assistive personnel.
We closely monitor your patients, assessing their physical condition and their safety risks. You will handle emergencies and provide ongoing supportive care. You will receive training in evidenced based care practices for the older adult.
Requirements:
- BSN Preferred
- Commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
- At least one year as RN. Medical or Surgical or step-down experience in an acute care setting preferred.
- BLS required
- Demonstrate a passion for working with the older adults
- Gerontology Certification preferred
Qualities and Experience We Are Looking For
Excellent partnership within and across disciplines!
We work with a team that values collaboration and recognizes the importance of serving together.
Strong critical thinking and prioritization
Anticipating the needs of others by helping with compassion and generosity
“Both as a patient and a caregiver, I have witnessed our core values of love and excellence firsthand.”
David Hoehn
Registered Nurse
“I am so proud to be a part of ChristianaCare due to its emphasis on our core values of Love and Excellence.”
Tabe Mase
Director, Employee Health
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“I have been with ChristianaCare for 9 years. Through these 9 years, I have really been able to grow my career and apply my talents within the company.”
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Manager, Practice Operations
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